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Indiana · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 5

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Victoria Spartz Republican · Incumbent Republican U.S. Representative Victoria Spartz (IN-05), incumbent since 2021, seeks reelection in 2026. Full profile → J.D. Ford Democratic Indiana State Senator J.D. Ford is the 2026 Democratic candidate challenging Rep. Victoria Spartz in Indiana's 5th Congressional District. Full profile →

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IssueVictoria Spartz
Republican
J.D. Ford
Democratic
Economy & jobsSupports spending cuts and balanced budget over tax increases Voted 72 yes · 12 no · 10 missedSupports affordability, corporate accountability, and workers' rights
Housingno sourced position Voted 3 yes · 2 no Supports banning corporate and foreign investor home purchases
Health careSupports price transparency and competition in healthcare Voted 29 yes · 1 no · 3 missedSupports protecting Medicaid/Medicare, lowering drug costs, keeping rural hospitals open
ImmigrationSupports legal immigration reform and stronger work visa program Voted 24 yes · 1 no Supports enforcement with a path to citizenship and ICE accountability
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports protection of human life; pro-life orientation indicated Voted 4 yes Supports codifying Roe v. Wade into federal law
EducationSupports state flexibility in K-12 and higher-ed accountability Voted 23 yes · 1 no · 6 missedSupports fully funding public schools; opposes school vouchers
Climate & energySupports nuclear and natural gas as clean energy; opposes EPA farm-equipment emissions mandates Voted 98 yes · 9 no · 8 missedPushed to end taxpayer handouts to coal plants
Crime & public safetyno sourced position Voted 65 yes · 7 no · 6 missedSupports mental health crisis teams; wants ICE accountability
Taxes & budgetOpposes tax increases; favors spending cuts to address national debt Voted 49 yes · 11 no · 1 missedOpposes corporate tax breaks; supports DOGE concept but not execution
Gunsno sourced position Voted 8 yes Supports universal background checks and red-flag laws
Democracy & electionsno sourced position Voted 15 yes · 1 missedDefends constitutional checks and balances against executive overreach
Foreign policy & defenseSupports military aid to Ukraine but sought to cut non-military economic aid Voted 92 yes · 7 no · 12 missedCalls for War Powers resolution to authorize military action against Iran

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