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EPISODE · Jul 9, 2026 · 17 MIN

JD and CD 5

from Indy Politics Podcast with Abdul-Hakim Shabazz · host Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

JD Ford, a state senator and candidate for Congress in Indiana's fifth district, discussed his campaign against Victoria Sparks. Ford emphasized the urgency of addressing affordability issues, including high gas prices, utility costs, and healthcare. He highlighted his efforts to pass a bipartisan housing bill and reduce healthcare costs, such as capping insulin prices. Ford criticized Sparks for supporting policies that raise the deficit and harm rural hospitals. He raised over $360,000 in the second quarter and stressed the importance of grassroots support to counter Sparks' significant financial resources.

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