Democrat J.D. Ford wins election to U.S. House in Indiana's 5th Congressional District
Summary
Democrat J.D. Ford defeated three-term Republican Rep. Victoria Spartz in the election for Indiana’s 5th Congressional District. The district backed Donald Trump by nearly 17 percentage points in the 2024 presidential election, making Ford’s win a Democratic pickup.Key Facts
- Ford won the U.S. House election in Indiana’s 5th Congressional District.
- Ford defeated Republican Rep. Victoria Spartz, who had served three terms.
- The article describes the result as an upset.
- Trump won the district by nearly 17 percentage points two years before the election.
- Ford is the first openly gay member of the Indiana General Assembly.
- Spartz is the first and only Ukrainian-born member of Congress.
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