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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Lives in Indianapolis with his dog, Stella
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This July 4th, we reclaim the promise of America.![]()
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In 1776, a bold idea took hold—that liberty should not be handed down by kings, but claimed by the people. That a nation could be built not on bloodlines, but on belief—in freedom, equality and the sacred right to self-govern.![]()
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It wasn’t perfect then. It isn’t perfect now.![]()
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But the spirit of that moment—the courage to challenge injustice and chart a new course—that is what we celebrate.![]()
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Patriotism has never been about silence or submission. It’s not about one flag-waving photo op or pledging allegiance to a single man.![]()
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It’s about standing up when it’s hard. Speaking out when it counts.![]()
It’s about loving your country enough to demand that it live up to its highest ideals.![]()
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Because America has always belonged to the dreamers, the dissenters, the workers, the advocates, the immigrants, the teachers, the healers, the helpers—the everyday people who show up, even when it’s hard.![]()
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That’s the beating heart of this nation.![]()
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That’s who keeps the promise of America alive.![]()
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And that’s who we stand with—every day, not just on the Fourth of July.![]()
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So celebrate. Reflect. But don’t let anyone rewrite what patriotism means.![]()
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The most American thing you can do is keep building a country that truly delivers liberty and justice—for all.![]()
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Happy Independence Day.![]()
#INForAll![]()
#ThisIsAmerica
Some good info as we head into the holiday weekend!As celebrations begin, please remember to make safety a top priority!![]()
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In Marion County, fireworks are permitted between 10:00 am and midnight on July 4th- all other days through July 9th, fireworks are permitted from 5:00 pm- two hours after sunset. ![]()
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#pikefire
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.![]()
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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.![]()
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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.![]()
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Thank you, Dr. Butts. You’ve made a difference. #INForAll
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.![]()
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But being proactive doesn’t always get applause. It often gets ignored.![]()
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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.![]()
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This isn’t some future threat. This is now. And it didn’t have to be this way.![]()
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We owe our first responders more than thanks—we owe them the funding to do what they do best: save lives.![]()
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Read more about what’s at stake and why I’m not done fighting for them:![]()
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#INForAll #TaskForceOne #HoosierHeroes #LeadershipMatters
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