Endorsements
Labor Endorsement
Former Mayor of Kokomo
Steve Daily
“J.D. is everything you look for in a good Representative. Smart, hard working, accessible and responsive. Howard County has not had that kind of representation in decades. When we have needed help from the State House, we always reached out to JD. And he never disappointed.”
Senate Minority Leader
Shelli Yoder
“Some politicians confuse coldness for toughness. But toughness that doesn’t deliver on supporting public safety, protecting constitutional rights, or lowering everyday costs isn’t leadership. J.D. Ford is the opposite: disciplined, principled, and effective. He’s cast iron. J.D. is strong, steady, and built to do the hard work of improving people’s lives.”
Columnist
Sheila Kennedy
For the last couple of terms, Indiana’s Fifth Congressional District has been “represented” (note quotation marks) by Victoria Spartz. I will refrain from characterizing the Congresswoman, since I live in Indiana’s Seventh Congressional district (where I am very happy with my own Congressman, Andre Carson). I’ll just link to a 2025 Town Hall meeting at which her constituents–in a district she’s helping to turn from Red to Purple–roundly booed her performance in office.I will also share that I was delighted when, a week or so ago, J.D. Ford announced he’d be running against Spartz. J.D. is one of the more thoughtful members of Indiana’s terrible state legislature. (I know–being “more thoughtful” than the MAGA culture warriors who dominate that body is faint praise…But J.D. has been an informed and hardworking member of the Indiana Senate since he was elected to that body in 2018.)
Read the full op-ed: Let’s Send J.D. Ford To Congress
Carmel City Councilor
Dr. Anita Joshi
"J.D. Ford is the embodiment of an ideal elected official. He doesn't just talk about inclusivity, he lives it. When I helped organize our community’s Diwali festival, J.D. was one of the few elected officials who celebrated with us, proving once again that he truly represents ALL of his constituents. He has been a kind, principled, and truly great Senator for Indiana, and he is exactly the leader we need in Congress to bring people together. I am honored to give him my full support."
Former Indiana State Representative
Melanie Wright
"JD Ford is the quintessential example of a servant leader. He cares deeply for Hoosiers and their communities and works tirelessly to seek solutions for the betterment of those involved. JD is accessible and receptive to other points of view. He gets us because he is one of us! I fully endorse J.D. Ford for Congress!"