2026 Elections · Indiana

Indiana's 5th Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Indiana congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

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Who is running in Indiana's 5th Congressional District in 2026?

Victoria Spartz (Republican) and J.D. Ford (Democratic).

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Victoria Spartz supports limiting executive branch regulations to foster a thriving business environment and voted yea on economy bills covering technology use, capital access, privacy, financial exploitation prevention, and small business support 12. She also supports reforming legal immigration to be less bureaucratic with a robust work visa program and voted yea on immigration security, DHS support, deporting fraudsters, and illegal entry prevention, but voted nay on a national emergency resolution 45. J. D. Ford supports banning international investors and large corporations from buying housing to increase affordability and advocates for enforcement against serious criminals while calling for more ICE accountability and training 36. He has also pushed for state legislation requiring transparency and regulation of data centers for two years 8.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 19, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueVictoria SpartzRepublicanJ.D. FordDemocratic
Economy & Jobs

Spartz supports limiting executive branch regulations to maintain a vibrant business environment where all businesses can thrive.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Spartz votes yea on all listed economy bills including technology use, capital access, privacy, financial exploitation prevention, and small business support.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Ford supports banning international investors and large corporations from buying up housing stock to make housing more affordable.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Victoria Spartz supports limiting executive branch regulations to maintain a vibrant business environment where all businesses can thrive 1. She voted yea on all listed economy bills including technology use, capital access, privacy, financial exploitation prevention, and small business support 2. J. D. Ford supports banning international investors and large corporations from buying up housing stock to make housing more affordable 3.
Healthcare

Spartz supports increasing transparency and competition in healthcare, allowing more consumer choice and innovative value-based delivery models.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Spartz supports health care reforms that increase competition, choice, and price transparency to reduce costs and improve access to affordable, high-quality care.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Spartz votes yea on all healthcare-related bills including reauthorization acts, Medicaid, lowering premiums, and support for patients and communities.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Immigration

Spartz supports reforming the legal immigration process to be less bureaucratic and more efficient, with a robust work visa program to curb illegal immigration.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Spartz votes yea on immigration security, DHS support, deporting fraudsters, and illegal entry prevention, but votes nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Ford supports enforcement against serious criminals but says the administration has gone too far and ICE needs more accountability and training.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Immigration: Victoria Spartz supports reforming the legal immigration process to be less bureaucratic and more efficient, with a robust work visa program to curb illegal immigration 1. She votes yea on immigration security, DHS support, deporting fraudsters, and illegal entry prevention, but votes nay on a national emergency resolution 2. J. D. Ford supports enforcement against serious criminals but says the administration has gone too far and ICE needs more accountability and training 3.
Public Safety & Crime

Spartz opposes defunding the police and supports public safety measures against violent crime, criticizing opponents who advocate otherwise.

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Spartz supports honoring fallen law enforcement officers by introducing legislation to rename a post office in their honor.

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Spartz votes yea on all public safety measures including the GUARD Act, privacy protection, veterans' gun rights, cashless bail, violent offender laws, and law enforcement support.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Abortion

Spartz supports protecting the sanctity of all human life and preserving constitutional rights related to life.

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Taxes & Government Spending

Spartz supports cutting spending and balancing the budget without raising taxes on citizens by targeting unnecessary federal spending.

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Spartz votes yea on all listed tax relief and government spending bills including budget resolutions and appropriations.

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Energy & Environment

Spartz votes yea on most energy and environment bills but votes nay on the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Ford has pushed state legislation for two years requiring transparency and regulation of data centers.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Victoria Spartz votes yea on most energy and environment bills but voted nay on the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 1. J. D. Ford has advocated for state legislation requiring transparency and regulation of data centers for two years 2.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Spartz supports maintaining a strong national defense and providing better services to veterans as a fundamental government function.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Spartz supports restoring retirement benefits for combat-disabled veterans who medically retire before 20 years of service to honor their sacrifice.

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Spartz votes nay on resolutions to remove US forces from hostilities with Iran and Lebanon, but yea on defense authorization and veterans clinic naming bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Victoria Spartz supports limiting executive branch regulations to maintain a vibrant business environment where all businesses can thrive. She voted yea on all listed economy bills including technology use, capital access, privacy, financial exploitation prevention, and small business support. J. D. Ford supports banning international investors and large corporations from buying up housing stock to make housing more affordable.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Victoria Spartz supports reforming the legal immigration process to be less bureaucratic and more efficient, with a robust work visa program to curb illegal immigration. She votes yea on immigration security, DHS support, deporting fraudsters, and illegal entry prevention, but votes nay on a national emergency resolution. J. D. Ford supports enforcement against serious criminals but says the administration has gone too far and ICE needs more accountability and training.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Victoria Spartz votes yea on most energy and environment bills but voted nay on the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025. J. D. Ford has advocated for state legislation requiring transparency and regulation of data centers for two years.