James (j.d.) David Ford

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James (j.d.) David Ford

Democrat U.S. House ยท District 5 Indiana Challenger
Primary  May 5, 2026 (4 months ago)
General  Nov 3, 2026
๐Ÿ‘ค About James (j.d.) David Ford
James (j.d.) David Ford is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 5 in Indiana’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, NEIGHBORS TO ELECT J.D. FORD, is registered in CARMEL, IN, with DOYLE, BRITTANY listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $582K raised, $267K spent, and $315K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $530K from individuals and $50K from PACs and party committees. The race’s incumbent is Republican Victoria Spartz.
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๐Ÿ’ฐ Campaign finance
Raised$582K
Cash on hand$315K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
๐Ÿ The race for U.S. House ยท District 5
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Victoria Spartz (incumbent)
Republican
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Democrat ยท $582K raised
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Samuel Cooper
Democrat
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JB
Jackson Bailey Franklin
Democrat
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PG
Phil Goss
Democrat
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Dylan McKenna
Democrat
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TN
Tara Nelson
Democrat
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DP
Deborah Pickett
Democrat
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Todd Shelton
Democrat
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9 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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2026 candidate profile

James (j.d.) David Ford

Democrat · Challenger
Running for: Indiana House District 05
✓ Won 2026 primary
$582K
Total raised
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Biography

James (j.d.) David Ford is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 5 in Indiana’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, NEIGHBORS TO ELECT J.D. FORD, is registered in CARMEL, IN, with DOYLE, BRITTANY listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $582K raised, $267K spent, and $315K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $530K from individuals and $50K from PACs and party committees. The race’s incumbent is Republican Victoria Spartz.

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FEC filing

FEC IDH6IN05307
OfficeIndiana House District 05
PartyDemocrat

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๐Ÿ—ณ 2026 Election

U.S. House โ€” Indiana District 05

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Primary: May 5, 2026 (4 months ago)  ·  General: November 3, 2026

Other Candidates in This Race (8)

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Victoria Spartz
IncumbentR
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Samuel Cooper
D
JB
Jackson Bailey Franklin
D
PG
Phil Goss
D
DM
Dylan McKenna
D
TN
Tara Nelson
D
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