Victoria Spartz

Victoria Spartz is a Ukrainian-American politician and businesswoman serving as a member of the Indiana Senate from the 20th District.[2] She was appointed to the seat after Luke Kenley resigned.[3] In June 2020, Spartz became the Republican nominee for Indiana's 5th congressional district in the 2020 House of Representatives elections.

Victoria Spartz
Member of the Indiana Senate
from the 20th district
Assumed office
October 1, 2017
Preceded byLuke Kenley
Personal details
Born1978/1979 (age 40–41)[1]
Ukraine
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Jason Spartz
Children2
EducationKyiv National Economic University (BS, MBA)
Indiana University, Indianapolis (MAcc)
WebsiteCampaign website

Early life and education

Spartz was born and raised in Ukraine, but immigrated to the United States in 2000 and became a U.S. citizen in 2006.[4][5][6][7] Before moving to the United States, Spartz earned a Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration from the Kyiv National Economic University. She earned a Master of Accountancy from the Kelley School of Business of Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis.[8]

Career

Prior to her appointment to the Indiana Senate, she served as CFO for the office of Indiana Attorney General.[9] She was also an adjunct faculty at the Kelley School of Business in Indianapolis and a Big 4 auditor.[10] She owns real estate and farming businesses.[11]

Spartz was a candidate for Indiana's 5th congressional district in the 2020 House of Representatives elections, a seat being vacated by Susan Brooks, who announced her retirement in June 2019. Spartz won the Republican primary on June 2, 2020, and will face former member of the Indiana House of Representatives, Christina Hale.[12]

References
  1. "38-year-old Ukrainian became the senator of the state of Indiana". Forumdaily.com. September 9, 2017. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  2. "List of All Offices and Office Holders". Capitolandwashington.com. March 5, 2015. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  3. "Republicans make surprise pick to replace Sen. Luke Kenley". Indystar.com. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  4. "One on One with Senator Victoria Spartz". Hamiltoncountybusiness.com. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  6. "Victoria Spartz". Indianasenaterepublicans.com. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  7. "Victoria Spartz". Ballotpedia.org. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  8. "Victoria Spartz". www.indianasenaterepublicans.com. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  9. "CFO for Indiana Attorney General's office takes over Sen. Luke Kenley's seat - Indiana Economic Digest". Indianaeconomicdigest.com. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  10. "Ukrainian immigrant Spartz picked to replace Kenley in Senate". Ibj.com. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  11. "Indiana Legislator Database". Legdb.iga.in.gov. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  12. "Indiana Primary Election Results: Fifth Congressional District". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 3, 2020.


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