American Federation of Government Employees Endorses J.D. Ford for U.S. House in Indiana's 5th Congressional District
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), the nation's largest federal employee union, has officially endorsed J.D. Ford for election to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Indiana’s 5th Congressional District in the 2026 elections. This announcement was made in Indianapolis, with the general election scheduled for November 3. AFGE District 6 National Vice President Arnold Scott highlighted Ford's "proven track record in the Indiana Senate for standing and fighting alongside working families." The union expressed confidence that Ford would advocate for federal workers, citing his knowledge and concern regarding challenges faced by this demographic. AFGE had previously endorsed Representatives Frank Mrvan (CD-1) and André Carson (CD-7) for reelection in Indiana. The union represents over 820,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide, with nearly 46,000 federal employees in District 6, which includes Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. Indiana alone is home to more than 48,300 fed...