Jon Ford (American politician) explained

Jon Ford
State Senate:Indiana
State:Indiana
District:38th
Term Start:2014
Term End:October 16, 2023
Preceded:Timothy Skinner
Succeeded:Greg Goode
Birth Date:15 September 1972
Profession:Small business owner, manufacturer
Residence:Terre Haute, Indiana

Jonathan "Jon" Ford (born September 15, 1972) is a former Republican member of the Indiana State Senate, representing District 38 from 2014 to 2023.

Early life

Ford was the president of All State Manufacturing. His main goal was to "focus on building the Wabash Valley's reputation as a quality place to study, work and live." Ford was a member of the Honey Creek Township. He was also the president of the Swope Art Museum and the Indiana Leadership Forum.[1]

Political career

In the 2014 general election, Ford won a surprise victory against Democratic incumbent Tim Skinner to serve in the Indiana Senate from the 38th district.[2] District 38 consists of all of Vigo County and the upper portion of Clay County. As of the 2010 census, a total of 128,449 civilians reside within Indiana's 38th Senate District.[3] During the 2015 Indiana General Assembly Session Ford was on the following committees; Family & Children Services, Homeland Security & Transportation, Public Policy, and Veterans Affairs & the Military [4]

On September 15, 2023, it was announced that Ford would resign in October 2023.[5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Republican Jon Ford files to run for District 38 Senate seat . 2015-05-25 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150525190438/http://www.mywabashvalley.com/story/d/story/republican-jon-ford-files-to-run-for-district-38-s/34496/RdTizX_3lkCfl_flbObnmA . 2015-05-25 .
  2. News: Powell. Diane Frances D.. Challenger Ford lands surprise win in Senate race. November 5, 2014. Tribune-Star. October 3, 2014.
  3. Web site: Indiana State Senate District 38.
  4. Web site: Jon Ford Indiana Senate Republicans . www.indianasenaterepublicans.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141216150639/http://www.indianasenaterepublicans.com/index.php?src=directory&view=senators&srctype=detail&refno=153&category=General . 2014-12-16.
  5. News: Smith. Brandon. Sen. Jon Ford becomes fourth state lawmaker this year to leave legislature early. September 15, 2023. National Public Radio. October 3, 2023.
  6. Web site: Indiana state senator says he’ll resign, citing 'new professional endeavors' . 2023-10-16.