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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    FYI-Hamilton County is considering switching to countywide Vote Centers—letting you vote at any of 52 locations on Election Day instead of just your assigned precinct. 🗳️📅 Public Election Board Meeting: Wed., Aug. 13 • 1 PM📍 Commissioner’s Courtroom, NoblesvilleYou’ll have 30 days to share feedback before a final decision. ... See MoreSee Less
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    We won't stay silent during a political power grab. Today, I joined people from all over our state to send a message to Washington D.C., to our governor and to my Republican colleagues: when you try to silence us, we will show up. We will not stand idly by while they try to turn our great state into a political pawn and threaten to redraw our maps that were put into place just a few years ago. Thank you to everyone who made it clear that we will never stop fighting for a government of the people, by the people and for the peo#INForAllorAll ... See MoreSee Less
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    Honoring 60 Years of the Voting Rights Act Thank you to Marion County Clerk Kate Sweeney Bell and the Marion County Election Board team for hosting today’s celebration of this historic milestone. The Voting Rights Act changed the course of our country—but it only works if we protect it. We’ve seen what happens when access to the ballot is limited, when maps are drawn to silence voices and when lawmakers try to pick their voters instead of the other way around. Today is about honoring how far we’ve come—but also recognizing how much work is left to do. Now’s the time to stay engaged, stay connected and make sure the promise of fair and free elections stays true for the next generation. #INForAll ... See MoreSee Less
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    Public Comment Dates for AES Rate Case

    Aug. 18, 6 PM – West Perry Branch, Indianapolis Public Library

    Aug. 21, 6 PM – Southeast Community Services Center

    Aug. 25, 6 PM – New Augusta Public Academy North Middle School

    Aug. 27, 6 PM – Fort Benjamin Harrison Event Center

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    (2/2) AES is trying to raise your electric bill by $30!
    To learn more about the AES Rate Case: https://www.citact.org/aes-rate-hike-2025

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