State Senator | District 29
J.D. Ford
Proudly Serving District 29
Indiana Senate District 29 encompasses portions of Carmel, Indianapolis and Zionsville. Marion County communities include portions of Pike and Wayne Township.
Elected
2018
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State Legislator
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Lives in Indianapolis with his dog, Stella
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I was stunned today to learn that Statehouse Republicans removed language that would require the teaching of consent as the bill author repeatedly kept saying that it should be “local control.”![]()
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Indiana lawmakers make last-minute changes to bills on rental caps, sex ed. Track the latest
www.indystar.com
Lawmakers are hoping to wrap up by the end of this week, but there are still hundreds of bills pending.
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I know many of you have been concerned about Senate Bill 287, the partisan school board bill. ![]()
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This morning, there is a conference committee to try and hash out details. ![]()
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You can watch by clicking the link and scroll down to where you see 287 and click the red “live” button to watch. ![]()
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Hi friends! Happy to announce this year’s picnic fun and tree saplings giveaway! ![]()
📍 Beach Pavilion at Eagle Creek (7840 W 56th St, Indianapolis, IN 46254) ![]()
🗓️ April 26th, 2025 ![]()
⌚12 PM to 2 PM ![]()
🌭 Food and treats will be available to all while supplies last! ![]()
I hope to see you there! #INForAll
FYI-UPDATE: The event has been canceled. ![]()
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🚨 TRAFFIC ADVISORY: 2025 Carmel Marathon 🚨![]()
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The 2025 Carmel Marathon is happening this Saturday, April 19th, and we want to make sure everyone is informed and prepared!![]()
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🕗 Start Time: 8:00 AM![]()
🏁 Expected End Time: Approximately 3:00 PM![]()
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🚧 ROAD CLOSURES:![]()
Please be aware that several roads along the marathon route will be temporarily closed starting shortly before 8:00 AM. These closures are necessary to ensure the safety of runners, spectators, and volunteers.![]()
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🚦 Roads will reopen promptly as the final runners clear each section of the course. We appreciate your patience and cooperation.![]()
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📍 See the attached map for the marathon route and closure areas. If you're traveling through Carmel tomorrow morning, consider planning an alternate route or allowing extra time.![]()
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👮♂️ Carmel Police officers will be stationed along the route to manage traffic and ensure a safe and smooth event for everyone involved.![]()
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Let’s all come together to support this great community event. Good luck to all the runners! #CarmelPD
Hi friends! I'm excited to share my recap of this past week here at the Stateho#INForAllorAll
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