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Ford Leads Spartz in Indiana Race

Early returns show Democratic state Senator JD Ford leading Republican Representative Victoria Spartz in Indiana's fifth congressional district. National outlets forecast a likely victory for Ford in a race that could shift the seat for Democrats.

J.D. Ford (D) waits in line to vote early on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2026, at the Carmel City Public Library in Carmel, Ind. J.D. Ford (D) is running against Incumbent Victoria Spartz (R) and in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 5 on November 3, 2026.

Democratic state Sen. J.D. Ford holds a lead over Republican U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz with 93% of the district reporting. The race could flip the Central Indiana seat for the first time in three decades across the United States.