State Senator | District 29

J.D. Ford

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Indiana Senate District 29 encompasses portions of Carmel, Indianapolis and Zionsville. Marion County communities include portions of Pike and Wayne Township.

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J.D. Ford

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Elected

2018

Occupation

State Legislator

Education

Bachelor of Science in Political Science from The University of Akron

Master’s Degree in Education, Purdue University

Acknowledgements

First member of the LGBTQ+ community elected to the Indiana General Assembly

2023 Stonewall Champion

2022 Friend of Public Education Award, Indiana State Teachers Association

2020 Advocate of School Social Work, Indiana School Social Work Association

IN Friends Committee on Legislation Award

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Lives in Indianapolis with his dog, Stella

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Big congrats to Dr. Jeff Butts on his upcoming retirement as Superintendent of MSD Wayne Township and his new role leading the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents. Dr. Butts has been a champion for public education—someone who leads with heart, vision and results. From expanding preschool and adult education to helping thousands of students graduate and succeed, his impact is undeniable. I’m grateful for his partnership and leadership, and I know Indiana’s schools will be better because he’s still in the fight—just at a new level. Thank you, Dr. Butts. You’ve made a difference. #INForAll ... See MoreSee Less

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I didn’t wait for disaster to strike before taking action. I filed a budget amendment to fund Indiana Task Force One before the headlines—because I’ve seen their work up close in my district, and I know how critical they are.But being proactive doesn’t always get applause. It often gets ignored.Despite bipartisan support, the Republican supermajority blocked it. And now? Federal chaos is putting our search and rescue team—Hoosiers who respond to floods, fires and building collapses—at risk of not having the resources to do their job.This isn’t some future threat. This is now. And it didn’t have to be this way.We owe our first responders more than thanks—we owe them the funding to do what they do best: save lives.Read more about what’s at stake and why I’m not done fighting for them:📰 tinyurl.com/v3h9dskt#INForAll #TaskForceOne #HoosierHeroes #LeadershipMatters ... See MoreSee Less

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Federal funding uncertainty has eliminated several programs across Indiana and threatens other Hoosier priorities.

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Proud to stand alongside patients, providers and advocates as the governor signed Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 480 into law. I co-authored this bill because I’ve heard the stories—people waiting days, sometimes weeks, just to get approval for care they urgently need. That’s not how health care should work. SEA 480 brings real reform. It cuts red tape, speeds up approvals and makes sure medical decisions are made by people with clinical experience—not insurance company middlemen. This is what it looks like when we listen, lead and put Hoosiers first. Learn more: tinyurl.com/5fy9x4as#INForAll #PeopleOverPaperwork #HoosiersDeserveBetter ... See MoreSee Less

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AES Indiana has filed rate case that, if approved, could raise utility bills for families across Marion County. Senator Qaddoura and I are urging the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) to hold at least five public hearings so Hoosiers can make their voices heard. When there’s only one electricity provider, transparency and accountability are essential. Our communities deserve a say before their bills go up—not after. 📄 Read our full letter below. #INForAll #EnergyAccountability #HoosiersDeserveBetter ... See MoreSee Less

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Yesterday, I had the honor of attending Carmel’s first-ever Juneteenth celebration—a powerful moment of reflection, remembrance and resolve.Juneteenth reminds us that freedom in name is not freedom in full. It calls us to not only reckon with our history, but also to keep building a future rooted in justice and dignity for all. #INForAll ... See MoreSee Less

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I filed a budget amendment to fund Task Force One before disaster hit—because I’ve seen their work firsthand. The supermajority blocked it. Now, federal chaos is threatening our Hoosier heroes. This didn’t have to happen.

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Proud to stand with patients, providers and advocates as SEA 480 is signed into law. I co-authored this bill to cut red tape and ensure care decisions are made by medical pros—not insurance middlemen. This is how we put Hoosiers first.

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AES Indiana has filed a rate case that could raise bills for Marion County families.

Sen. Qaddoura and I are urging the IURC to hold at least 5 public hearings—because when there’s only one provider, Hoosiers deserve a voice.

📄 Read our letter: #INForAll #HoosiersDeserveBetter