J.D. (J.D.) Ford (D-SS29)
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Senator
Room 3C-S State House 200 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2785

District Office:
200 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2785
Elected: 2018    Next Election: 2026
DOB: 11/6/1982
Committee Assignments
RM MemberSenate Committee on Education and Career Development
MemberJoint Legislative Council
RM MemberSenate Committee on Elections
MemberLegislative Council Subcommittee on Space Utilization
MemberLegislative Council Subcommittee on Audit and Financial Reporting
RM MemberSenate Committee on Family and Children Services
MemberJoint Interim Study Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
MemberJoint Interim Study Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
MemberJoint Interim Study Committee on Education
MemberJoint Interim Study Committee on Elections
MemberJoint Interim Study Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications
MemberJoint Interim Study Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs
MemberJoint Interim Study Committee on Roads and Transportation
MemberJoint Interim Study Committee on Child Services
MemberSenate Committee on Veterans Affairs and the Military
MemberSenate Committee on Ethics
MemberSenate Committee on Rules and Legislative Procedure
MemberSenate Committee on Local Government
MemberSenate Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation
Counties Representing
Hamilton / Marion

Bio

Elected on his 36th birthday, Senator J.D. Ford represents Hoosiers of Senate District 29 which encompasses parts of Boone, Hamilton and Marion counties. Senator Ford's interests turned to public service at an early age, largely due to the careers of his grandparents. His maternal grandfather was a city councilman and his paternal grandmother was a city auditor. Senator Ford is a son of truck driver and an assisted care facility administrator for the elderly.

Senator Ford was the first person in his family to go to college. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Criminal Justice from The University of Akron and earned a Master of Science in Education with an emphasis on Human Services from Purdue University. Senator Ford has spent much of his career in higher education, "paying it forward" from his own experience as a first-generation college graduate. He also has held numerous executive-level positions for non-profits located here in Central Indiana.

Senator Ford is the first member of the LGBTQ+ community ever elected to the Indiana General Assembly and is proud to represent millennials across the State of Indiana.

Senator Ford enjoys swimming, basketball, reading, traveling and spending time with friends and family. He is also a proud member of Theta Chi Fraternity and resides in Wayne Township with his dog, Stella.







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