State Senator | District 29

J.D. Ford

Minority Caucus Chair
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.

State Senator | District 29

J.D. Ford

Minority Caucus Chair

About Senator Ford

Senator J.D. Ford

Elected

2018

Occupation

State Legislator

Education

Master’s Degree in Education, Purdue University

Acknowledgements

  • First member of the LGBTQ+ community elected to the Indiana General Assembly
  • 2022 Friend of Public Education Award, Indiana State Teachers Association
  • 2020 Advocate of School of Social Work, Indiana School Social Work Association
  • Personal

    Lives in Indianapolis with his dog, Stella

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    Coming to watch the parade and don’t know where to watch from?? The route starts at the Spirit of Life Church 3777 North Raceway Rd. It then goes south to Crawfordsville Road.it will then turn east to Tansel Rd. From there it will proceed south on Tansel and end up in the Clermont Lions ClubPark.. There are places to park along the route including at our community partner, Impact Clermont Christian Church 9204 Crawfordsville Rd.. ... See MoreSee Less
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    FYICommuter Connect is encouraging everyone to go #CarFree on September 19. Learn more and take the pledge at ow.ly/e21T50TjxnQ ... See MoreSee Less
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    Had a blast hosting 4th graders from Coram Deo Academy at the Statehouse today! It’s always great to see young Hoosiers getting excited about government and learning how they can make a difference.Big thanks to their teachers and parents for making this happen – our future is in good hands with these bright minds!#FutureLeaders #CivicEngagement ... See MoreSee Less
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    Honored to be part of the Turn the Canal Teal event to raise awareness for ovarian cancer. This community inspires me every day—survivors, fighters and those we’ve lost were all honored in a powerful way.Together, we’re making a difference and spreading hope. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported this cause. #TurnTheCanalTeal #OvarianCancerAwareness ... See MoreSee Less
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    As I have said many times, there is no place for political violence or for any violence ever in our country, and I have directed my team to continue to ensure that Secret Service has every resource, capability and protective measure necessary to ensure the former President’s…

    I am relieved that the former President is unharmed.

    There is an active investigation into this incident as law enforcement gathers more details about what happened.

    I have been briefed by my team regarding what federal law enforcement is investigating as a possible assassination attempt of former President Trump today.

    A suspect is in custody, and I commend the work of the Secret Service and their law enforcement partners for their…