State Senator | District 29

J.D. Ford

Senator 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.

Senator J.D. Ford

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
  • Personal

    Lives in Indianapolis with his dog, Stella

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    Today, I introduced an amendment to include school social workers in the definition of teacher. Unfortunately, the amendment failed along party lines. This was a missed opportunity to address the student mental health crisis and recognize the essential role social workers play in supporting our students to improve their educational experience. I’ll keep advocating for solutions that prioritize the needs of our schools and students! #INForAll ... See MoreSee Less
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    Proud to co-author SB 480 (Prior Authorization) which passed unanimously out of committee today! This bill takes on insurance red tape, ending harmful delays for medications and care. 💊 You can read more about it here:iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/480/details#sb480 #familiesfirst #InForAll ... See MoreSee Less
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    🎥 I joined Statehouse Conversations on IPBS to talk about our priorities for this critical budget session. From investing in public education to tackling housing and health care, there’s a lot at stake for Hoosier families. 💬 Watch now and join the conversation ➡️ #INForAll ... See MoreSee Less
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    📅 Final Task Force Meeting!
    🗓 Dec 12, 2024 | ⏰ 6 PM
    📍 Northwest District Roll Call Building (4005 Office Plaza Blvd)

    #CommunityFirst #INForAll

    Ready to elevate your leadership? Apply for the 2025 ILI Latino Leadership Circle—a program for mid-career professionals offering mentoring, networking & leadership training.
    🗓️ Deadline: Jan. 15, 2025
    📍 Apply: https://tinyurl.com/ycx8ycuj
    #LatinoLeadership #HoosierPride #INForAll

    No one should choose between paying bills or buying food. The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) helps Hoosiers with heating & electric costs.

    ✅ Income-eligible households

    ✅ Heating, cooling, electric aid

    Apply: or call 2-1-1

    #EnergyAssistance #INForALL

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