Democrat J.D. Ford defeats Rep. Victoria Spartz in Indiana's 5th District
Democrat J.D. Ford, a state senator, beat Republican Rep. Victoria Spartz in Indiana's 5th Congressional District, a seat Republicans were favored to hold.
Democrat J.D. Ford defeated Republican Rep. Victoria Spartz in Indiana's 5th Congressional District on Tuesday, according to The Hill and PBS NewsHour.
The Hill, citing Decision Desk HQ, reports that Ford was projected as the winner. Ford is a state senator. The district lies northwest of Indianapolis.
The Hill says President Trump won the district by 17 points in 2024. PBS NewsHour describes Spartz as a three-term representative. It says many analysts did not expect the result.
Spartz was seeking another term. Republicans were favored to keep the seat, The Hill reports.
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- The HillDemocrat J.D. Ford beats Spartz in major upset for Indiana House seatTue, Nov 3, 9:52 PM EST
- PBS NewsHourDemocrat J.D. Ford wins election to U.S. House in Indiana's 5th Congressional DistrictWed, Nov 4, 1:29 AM EST
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