JD Ford's Indiana congressional race
The gist
Indiana state senator J.D. Ford defeated Republican Rep. Victoria Spartz in the 5th District race.
He becomes Indiana's first out gay member of Congress.
How it unfolded
- Jan 14, 2026Ford filed candidacy paperwork at the Indiana Statehouse to run for the 5th Congressional District seat.
- May 5, 2026Ford won the Democratic nomination, beating six others in the primary.
- Jul 16, 2026 –20, 2026An Impact Research poll commissioned by Ford's campaign put Spartz at 48% and Ford at 46%, within the margin of error.