Ford Leads Spartz in Early Indiana Race Returns
Early returns show Democratic state Senator JD Ford holding a lead over Republican Representative Victoria Spartz in Indiana's competitive fifth congressional district. The closely watched race could serve as a bellwether for Democratic performance nationwide.
Democratic state Sen. J.D. Ford holds an 11-point lead over Republican U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz in Central Indiana's 5th Congressional District, with 66% of the vote reporting. The early margin signals potential trouble for Republicans across the United States. Fords performance could serve as a bellwether for national voting trends.
