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J.D. Ford
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Indiana’s 5th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
J.D. Ford is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Indiana’s 5th District on November 3, 2026, against Victoria Spartz (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers J.D. Ford’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
J.D. Ford’s campaign has raised $1,410,737 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $324,529 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$1,278,198
- PACs and other committees$113,854
- Transfers from joint fundraising and other authorized committees$16,500
- Other$1,570
- The candidate’s own money and loans$616
From donors who gave over $200: $419,769 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 93% from Indiana, 7% from other states. Top states: Indiana $388,798 (93%), Florida $9,250 (2%), Ohio $5,273 (1%), Colorado $3,500 (1%), Michigan $3,250 (1%). About 470 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6IN05307 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$34,000
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to J.D. Ford’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: J.D. Ford (Democratic); Victoria Spartz (Republican, incumbent)
- Incumbent: Victoria Spartz (R)
- Rating: Likely RAverage of 7; Lean R to Likely R
- Indiana 5th District 2026: who’s running
- Every Indiana race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Indiana
Early voting: Oct 6 – Nov 2. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Indiana
- Check your registration on Indiana’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Indiana
About J.D. Ford
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or J.D. Ford quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Indiana State Senator (District 29). · electjdford.com (source for Indiana State Senator (District 29).) (archived copy of the source for Indiana State Senator (District 29).)
- Was a substitute teacher before running for office. · electjdford.com (source for Was a substitute teacher before running for office.) (archived copy of the source for Was a substitute teacher before running for office.)
Endorsements
- United Auto Workers Region 2B · readthereporter.com (source for the United Auto Workers Region 2B endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the United Auto Workers Region 2B endorsement)
- Anderson Firefighters PAC · readthereporter.com (source for the Anderson Firefighters PAC endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Anderson Firefighters PAC endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at electjdford.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), electjdford.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2), electjdford.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 3), electjdford.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 4), youarecurrent.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 5); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: No statement found (looked at electjdford.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 1), electjdford.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 2), electjdford.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Health care: “I believe health care should be accessible and affordable to everyone, no matter where they live or how much they make.” 2026 · electjdford.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “Stand with organized labor to make sure workers are never left behind.” 2026 · electjdford.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “Reform the system to hold ICE accountable — mandating body cameras, ending masked raids, increasing training standards, and taking on politicians who suspend our constitutional rights and endanger our communities.” 2026 · electjdford.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “Make housing more affordable for Hoosiers by banning international investors and big corporations from buying homes and driving up housing costs.” 2026 · electjdford.com (source for Housing statement) (archived copy of the source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID J.D. Ford has used:
Photo of J.D. Ford: Dominic (photo of J.D. Ford), CC0.
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Questions and answers
Has J.D. Ford been backed by AIPAC?
No. J.D. Ford has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has J.D. Ford had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.