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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Friends, Last week I sat down with Rep. Garcia Wilburn and so many of you for a post-session town hall. And let me tell you—these conversations aren’t just important. They’re essential.![]()
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Every question you asked, every concern you raised and every idea you shared helps shape the way I approach my work at the Statehouse. These town halls aren’t just a way to report back—they’re how I stay grounded in what matters most: the voices and needs of the people I serve.![]()
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Your stories, your hopes and your frustrations push me to be a better leader and a stronger advocate. I’m beyond grateful to everyone who showed up, spoke their truth and helped me understand what needs to change.![]()
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This isn’t just about policies—it’s about people. And I’ll keep fighting for you, because that’s what leadership should be. Let’s keep these conversations going!
I’ll be honest.![]()
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Pride Month doesn’t feel the same this year. It feels heavier, more urgent—because while we mark this month, we’re watching people’s rights stripped away and too many stay silent.![]()
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For me, this isn’t a headline—it’s personal. I know what it’s like to hope for acceptance and be met with silence. I know what it’s like to feel like you have to explain or defend who you are. And I know the weight of wondering if the world will ever just let you be.![]()
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So here’s the truth: we don’t just need words. We need each other. We need action. We need to show up for one another, especially now, when it feels like the ground keeps shifting under our feet.![]()
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If you’ve been feeling worn out, overwhelmed or angry—me too. But that’s why we have to keep going. Not because it’s easy, but because we’re in this together.![]()
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This Pride, don’t just wave a flag or post a hashtag. Show up. Speak up. Let your actions remind every LGBTQ+ Hoosier that they belong, that they are loved and that they matter—every single day, not just in June.![]()
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💪 Volunteer with Indiana Youth Group to support and protect LGBTQ+ youth.![]()
🌈 Show up for Indy Pride on June 14 and stand with the community.![]()
📚 Educate yourself and others—visit GLSEN, the Human Rights Campaign or Indiana Pride of Color for resources and stories.![]()
🌐 Find community and resources at Gender Nexus for Hoosiers navigating gender identity and support.![]()
👂 Listen. Really listen. To your friends, family and neighbors living this every day.![]()
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This isn’t just about Pride. It’s about making sure no one has to fight to be treated with dignity. And it starts with us. #INForAll #PrideMonth2025
My deepest condolences to the family and to our Wayne Township Fire personnel.With profound sadness, our brothers and sisters at Decatur Township Fire Department relay the death of Battalion Chief Mike"Cowboy" Turner. Chief Turner was involved in a devastating motorcycle accident. He was unable to recover from his injuries but chose to be an organ donor so that others could be saved. Today, Chief Turner's family honored those wishes. We celebrate his sacrifice by continuing to “Cowboy Up” for his family and the citizens he loves to serve.
FYI-🚓 Pack the Cruiser Event! 🚓![]()
Join us this Saturday, May 31, 2025, as we partner with Merciful H.E.L.P for the Pack the Cruiser food drive event!![]()
All donated food will go directly to support the Carmel Summer Meals program.![]()
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The Carmel Summer Meals Program provides meals and snacks during the summer months for children who were eligible for free and reduced meals during the school year. This summer, over 600 children are relying on food from this program. Please join us at the Carmel Kroger locations to pack our cruisers full of food donations (a list of specific items will be provided at the stores) or make a monetary or Kroger gift card donation to be used for fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the summer.![]()
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📅 Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025![]()
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM![]()
📍 Locations:![]()
👉 Kroger – 1217 S Rangeline Rd![]()
👉 Kroger – 10679 N Michigan Rd![]()
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Let’s come together and pack those cruisers full of kindness! 💙![]()
#CarmelPD #PackTheCruiser
Today we don’t just remember those who gave their lives for our country—we ask ourselves: what are we doing to honor their sacrifice?![]()
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Memorial Day isn’t just a date on the calendar. It’s a challenge. A challenge to live with purpose. A challenge to build a nation where every person’s worth is recognized, where freedom is more than a flag and where unity is more than a word.![]()
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They fought not for one party or one belief—but for the hope of a better tomorrow. Let’s honor them by fighting for that future here at home.![]()
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This Memorial Day let’s not settle for remembrance alone. Let’s be the generation that carries their dream forward.![]()
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#MemorialDay #TheirSacrificeOurPromise #INForAll
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