J.D. Ford
Democrat | Indiana
Candidate Profile*
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
J.D. Ford
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2022
Election
General & Special CD 2
Race
State Senator, Dist. 29
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
University of Akron, Akron, OH, B.A.
Purdue University Northwest (Calumet), Hammond, M.A.
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Indiana State Senator, District 29, 2018-present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
LIBERAL (8)
*United Auto Workers
*Indiana AFL-CIO
*Run for Something
*Better Indiana
Gun Sense Voter
OTHER (3)
*Indy Chamber
*Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters (IKORCC)
*Indiana NORML
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Indiana AFL-CIO
Indiana Stonewall Democrats
INUF
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Renee Pack (2020)
Stonewall Democrats (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Eddie Melton (2021)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
This choice should be left to the woman, not the government, and a woman should not have to be the victim of a terrible crime or have a life threatening health condition in order to have this choice.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
The tax code should be simplified and made more equitable so that the windfall benefits of various deductions and exemptions do not disproportionately benefit the wealthiest taxpayers at the expense of working class families.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
While not technically reduced spending, the closing of various loopholes and suspension, or at least reduction, of tax "incentive" giveaways would leave more funds available in the general fund which the state could use to invest in quality of life measures like higher education, infrastructure and healthcare accessibility.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
Religious liberty is an important principle in our country that should be preserved, but it does not grant universal license to discriminate.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Houses of worship should not be targeted for any reasons, but they also do not operate in a realm separate from communicable diseases and therefore are still subject to basic health department guidance.
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
A
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
When it is in the best interest of protecting the general population from easily preventable disease, as is currently the case with the immunization requirements for public school and college students in Indiana.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
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I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Disagree
Indiana shared exactly 0 feet of border with either Mexico or Canada so this is not a big issue for the Indiana General Assembly.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone who lawfully enters the country whether through the immigration process or the asylum should be allowed.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Disagree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Choose not to answer
I'm not a legal scholar so I don't have a thoughtful analysis of what this particular theory, but I have been in touch with the state education department and have found that it is not being taught in any school anywhere in Indiana.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am practicing Catholic
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I would allow no excuse absentee voting by mail, as well as expand the hours of the Election Day voting, as Indiana currently has the shortest Election Day voting window in the country, at only 12 hours.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes. White nationalism has been on the rise and domestic terrorism causes far more deaths for American citizens each year than any foreign-based acts of terror.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Neutral
I have not studied this issue enough, and, again, this is not an issue being taken up by the Indiana General Assembly.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
B
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Disagree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To provide a basic framework of safety and other necessities to allow for a flourishing economy and
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
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Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
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What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
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I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
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2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
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Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
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