Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · Indiana
Votes with Democrats
94%
on 70 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 96%
Cast a vote
80%
Yea or Nay on 240 of 301 roll calls · Senate median 99%
Their bills that became law
9 of 20
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 3.5
Roll calls on record
301
2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 10, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 2026 Regular Session.
How J.D. Ford votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where J.D. Ford sits in the Senate
Each dot is one member of the Senate, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. J.D. Ford is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
4 of 70 party-line votes.
HB1424 · Farm and homestead food sales.
Senate – Third reading · 2026-02-24 · Passed 38–10 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1155 · Traffic enforcement.
Senate – Third reading · 2026-02-19 · Passed 31–15 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1150 · Local regulation.
Senate – Third reading · 2026-02-12 · Passed 37–10 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB0002 · Bail procedures.
Senate – Third reading · 2026-01-20 · Passed 39–8 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
HB1002 · Electric utility affordability.
Senate – Amendment #14 (Hunley) failed · 2026-02-16 · Failed 23–26
HB1038 · Gaming matters.
Senate – Third reading · 2026-02-24 · Passed 26–22
SB0277 · Indiana department of environmental management.
Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments · 2026-02-25 · Passed 26–21
SB0285 · Housing matters.
Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments · 2026-02-26 · Passed 28–22
HB1423 · Indianapolis public education corporation.
Senate – Third reading · 2026-02-24 · Passed 27–21
Republicans they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Vaneta BeckerRepublican · District 50 · 77 shared contested votes
60%
Ron AltingRepublican · District 22 · 93 shared contested votes
44%
Greg WalkerRepublican · District 41 · 93 shared contested votes
42%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (61 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills J.D. Ford was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced20
Out of committee9
Passed one chamber9
Passed both chambers9
Became law9
Never left committee11
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 3.5 bills that became law this session.
Honoring the 425th Personnel Service Company.
Honoring the 425th Personnel Service Company. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring the work of the 425th Personnel Service Company.
Became lawFirst reading: adopted voice vote · 2026-02-23
Urging the Legislative Council to assign the topic of mobile driving credentials.
Urging the Legislative Council to assign the topic of mobile driving credentials. A SENATE RESOLUTION urging the Legislative Council to assign the topic of mobile driving credentials to the appropriate study committee.
Became lawFirst reading: adopted voice vote · 2026-02-19
Honoring flight attendants.
Honoring flight attendants. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring flight attendants.
Became lawFirst reading: adopted voice vote · 2026-02-16
Raise awareness of title fraud.
Raise awareness of title fraud. A SENATE RESOLUTION to raise awareness of title fraud.
Became lawFirst reading: adopted voice vote · 2026-02-10
Memorializing Michael Nance.
Memorializing Michael Nance. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION memorializing Michael David Nance.
Became lawReturned to the Senate · 2026-02-06
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of IU Health North.
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of IU Health North. A SENATE RESOLUTION celebrating IU Health North on its twentieth anniversary.
Became lawFirst reading: adopted voice vote · 2026-02-05
Urging the Indiana Senate to create a Mental Health Task Force.
Urging the Indiana Senate to create a Mental Health Task Force. A SENATE RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Senate to create a Mental Health Task Force.
Not out of committeeFirst reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services · 2026-02-03
Honoring the Professionals of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Honoring the Professionals of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring the Professionals of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Became lawFirst reading: adopted voice vote · 2026-01-28
Honoring Cradle Indy.
Honoring Cradle Indy. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Cradle Indy for raising awareness and reducing infant mortality in Indiana.
Became lawFirst reading: adopted voice vote · 2026-01-27
Honoring Home Repairs for Good.
Honoring Home Repairs for Good. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Home Repairs for Good.
Became lawFirst reading: adopted voice vote · 2026-01-27
Plug-in home solar units.
Plug-in home solar units. Provides that electricity generated by a plug-in home solar unit is exempt from Indiana law regarding distributed generation. Prohibits an electricity supplier from requiring a customer to: (1) obtain the electricity supplier's approval before installing or using; (2) pay any fee…
Not out of committeeSenator Walker K added as coauthor · 2026-01-22
Memorializing Alice Wong.
Memorializing Alice Wong. A SENATE RESOLUTION memorializing Alice Wong.
Not out of committeeFirst reading: adopted standing vote · 2026-01-20
Memorializing Timothy Faulk.
Memorializing Timothy Faulk. A SENATE RESOLUTION memorializing Timothy Faulk.
Not out of committeeFirst reading: adopted standing vote · 2026-01-20
Farmers' market nutrition assistance programs.
Farmers' market nutrition assistance programs. Requires, subject to federal approval of any necessary plan, amendment, or waiver, the Indiana department of health (state department) to provide for: (1) a recipient of benefits under the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to receive triple value for…
Not out of committeeFirst reading: referred to Committee on Family and Children Services · 2026-01-12
Child and dependent care tax credit.
Child and dependent care tax credit. Provides a refundable child and dependent care tax credit to taxpayers whose adjusted gross income for the taxable year is not more than 250% of the federal poverty level. Provides that the credit is equal to the lesser of:…
Not out of committeeFirst reading: referred to Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy · 2026-01-08
Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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SB0179 · 2026-02-27
Indiana department of transportation. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
SB0140 · 2026-02-27
Public safety. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
SB0224 · 2026-02-27
Department of natural resources. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0239 · 2026-02-27
Various education matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
SB0185 · 2026-02-27
Alcohol and tobacco matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
HB1343 · 2026-02-27
Public safety matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
SB0204 · 2026-02-27
Various education matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
HB1406 · 2026-02-27
Tax and fiscal matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
SB0014 · 2026-02-27
Pension matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
HB1268 · 2026-02-27
Indiana defense matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
SB0256 · 2026-02-27
Foreign agent registration, foreign terrorist organizations, and foreign adversaries. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
SB0199 · 2026-02-27
Various education matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
SB0071 · 2026-02-27
Various probate matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
SB0004 · 2026-02-27
Various fiscal matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
HB1003 · 2026-02-27
Boards and commissions. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
HB1038 · 2026-02-27
Gaming matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
SB0176 · 2026-02-27
Shooting ranges. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
HB1115 · 2026-02-27
Homeowners association governance. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
HB1200 · 2026-02-27
Bureau of motor vehicles. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
SB0271 · 2026-02-27
Telecommunications wire and valuable metal dealers. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
SB0080 · 2026-02-27
Code publication. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
HB1266 · 2026-02-27
Department of education and education matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
SB0144 · 2026-02-27
Tobacco, e-liquid, and vapor devices. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
HB1210 · 2026-02-27
Department of local government finance. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
HB1249 · 2026-02-27
Various criminal law matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
HB1408 · 2026-02-27
Education matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
HB1277 · 2026-02-27
Health and human services matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
SB0285 · 2026-02-26
Housing matters. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0226 · 2026-02-26
Indiana department of administration. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0027 · 2026-02-26
Stadium authority. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
HB1052 · 2026-02-26
Various administrative law matters. (Senate – Conference Committee Report 1)
SB0254 · 2026-02-26
Ivy Tech Community College. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0189 · 2026-02-26
Nonparticipating providers. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0282 · 2026-02-26
Compounding drugs; registration of medical spas. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0225 · 2026-02-26
Health matters. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0270 · 2026-02-26
Township mergers. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0291 · 2026-02-25
Court security. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0113 · 2026-02-25
Elections matters. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0169 · 2026-02-25
Reorganization of consumer lending laws. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0092 · 2026-02-25
Community corrections trust funds. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0090 · 2026-02-25
Consent for pelvic, prostate, and rectal exams. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0241 · 2026-02-25
Utility service enhancement improvement costs. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0160 · 2026-02-25
Public safety. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0262 · 2026-02-25
INSPECT program. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0222 · 2026-02-25
Family and social services administration matters. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0078 · 2026-02-25
Wireless communication device policy. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0163 · 2026-02-25
Various property tax matters. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0243 · 2026-02-25
Various tax matters. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0293 · 2026-02-25
Pharmacist licensure. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0171 · 2026-02-25
Family and children matters. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0240 · 2026-02-25
Surplus interconnection service. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0214 · 2026-02-25
Department of workforce development. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0246 · 2026-02-25
Redaction of court records. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0076 · 2026-02-25
Immigration matters. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0200 · 2026-02-25
Public school matters. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0277 · 2026-02-25
Indiana department of environmental management. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0091 · 2026-02-25
Syringe exchange program. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0005 · 2026-02-25
Suspension of permit. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0119 · 2026-02-25
Grooming. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0180 · 2026-02-25
Various health care matters. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 301 total roll-call votes this session).
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