Democrat J.D. Ford challenges Republican Rep. Victoria Spartz in Indiana's 5th District
The gist
Vote counting began Friday night in the Spartz-Ford race for Indiana's 5th Congressional District.
The Cook Political Report moved the race from Likely to Leans Republican.
How it unfolded
- Jan 14, 2026Ford filed candidacy paperwork at the Indiana Statehouse to run for the 5th Congressional District seat, saying the redistricting fight motivated his run.
- May 6, 2026Ford won the Democratic primary, beating six others; Spartz is running for a fourth term.
- Sep 2026Spartz sent a letter to federal officials requesting an independent federal review of the LEAP District and other Indiana data centers over concerns about resources and costs.