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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    📢 Heads up, Hoosiers! 🚧Starting Jan 1, 2025, a new Safe Zone will be in place on I-465/I-69 (Clear Path) in Marion County. Even though this isn’t in our district, I want to make sure all Hoosiers are aware and staying safe on the roads.Let’s keep workers & drivers safe by slowing down in work zones. 🛣️ Safe roads save lives.#SafeZonesIN #WorkZoneSafety #INForAll🔗 SafeZonesIN.com ... See MoreSee Less
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    Happy to get a chance to pass out candy canes to students on their way out for dismissal. They got a pair of gloves too. Thanks to the Wayne Township Trustee - Marion County, IN and Wayne Township Fire Department Indianapolis for organizing this! ... See MoreSee Less
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    FYI-Carmel, tonight is the Rudolph Route starting at 5pm, and your last chance to catch the group! Santa sits on the passenger side of the fire engine, so find your spot along the route, and follow the tracker to see the progress. cityofcarmel.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=16713f1af21a46889f94b47de62a52c7(If the tracker movement pauses or seems to be off route, don’t worry! There are a couple of built-in bathroom breaks for the convoy.)Be sure to give us a LIKE / FOLLOW ... See MoreSee Less
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    Tonight, I joined the Wayne Township Advisory Board to celebrate and recognize Charlotte Scott for her last meeting and service to the Advisory Board. I presented her with a small certificate. Charlotte chose not to run again and will enjoy retirement! ... 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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