Primary
Democratic Primary
Held May 5, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Ford ✓ | 17,608 | 42.5% | |
| Jackson Franklin | 7,023 | 17.0% | |
| Deborah Pickett | 5,839 | 14.1% | |
| Tara Nelson | 5,573 | 13.5% | |
| Dylan McKenna | 3,098 | 7.5% | |
| Phil Goss | 1,240 | 3.0% | |
| Steven Avit | 1,022 | 2.5% |
Republican Primary
Held May 5, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Spartz ✓ | 33,691 | 59.9% | |
| Scott King | 22,525 | 40.1% |
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Race Overview
Candidates
Victoria Spartz Nominee Incumbent
RepublicanAverage reflects all polls from the last 30 days; table shows the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Research (D) partisan·D | 2026-07-20 | 400 LV | ±4.90 | J.D. Ford 46.00% | Victoria Spartz 48.00% |
Questions About This Race
Is the 2026 IN-05 House race competitive?
No — the expert consensus rates it Safe R for Republicans.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 IN-05 House race say?
The most recent public poll, from Impact Research (D) (completed July 20, 2026), found J.D. Ford (D) at 46% and Victoria Spartz (R) at 48%.
When is the 2026 IN-05 House race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of every scientific public poll of the race from the last 30 days — we do not exclude pollsters. Each race page lists the individual polls behind the average with pollster, field dates, sample size, and margin of error. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
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