History of Victoria Spartz in Timeline

Victoria Spartz is a Ukrainian-born American politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Indiana's 5th congressional district. A Republican, she previously served in the Indiana Senate representing the 20th district. Her background includes a career in business. Notably, she declined Republican committee assignments in Congress.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

October 6, 1978: Victoria Spartz was born

On October 6, 1978, Victoria Spartz, born Kulheyko, was born in Ukraine. She is now an American politician and businesswoman.

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1983: District reconfiguration

In 1983, Indiana's 5th congressional district was reconfigured as a northern suburban district.

2000: Victoria married Jason Spartz

In 2000 Victoria Spartz and Jason Spartz got married.

2000: Victoria Spartz immigrated to the United States

In 2000, Victoria Spartz immigrated to the United States at the age of 22.

2003: Victoria Spartz obtained real estate broker license

In 2003, Victoria Spartz obtained a real estate broker license from the State of Indiana.

2003: District number change

Until 2003, Indiana's 5th congressional district had been numbered the 6th.

2006: Victoria Spartz became a U.S. citizen

In 2006, Victoria Spartz became a U.S. citizen.

2010: Victoria Spartz obtained CPA license

In 2010, Victoria Spartz obtained a certified public accountant license from the State of Indiana.

2017: Victoria Spartz appointed to Indiana Senate

In 2017, Victoria Spartz was appointed to the Indiana Senate from the 20th district following Luke Kenley's resignation.

June 2019: Spartz announced candidacy for Indiana's 5th congressional district

In June 2019, Victoria Spartz announced her candidacy for Indiana's 5th congressional district after incumbent Republican Susan Brooks announced she would not seek reelection.

June 2, 2020: Victoria Spartz won the Republican primary

On June 2, 2020, Victoria Spartz won the Republican primary for Indiana's 5th congressional district after Susan Brooks announced she would not seek reelection.

2020: Victoria Spartz's real estate broker license expired

In 2020, Victoria Spartz's real estate broker license from the State of Indiana expired.

2021: Indiana redistricting

In 2021, Indiana redistricting rendered the 5th congressional district significantly more Republican.

2021: Victoria Spartz's CPA license expired

In 2021, Victoria Spartz's certified public accountant license from the State of Indiana expired.

2022: Rumors of Spartz running for U.S. Senate

In late 2022, there were rumors that Victoria Spartz might run for the U.S. Senate after Senator Mike Braun declared his candidacy for Governor of Indiana.

February 3, 2023: Spartz announced she would not run for reelection

On February 3, 2023, Victoria Spartz announced that she would not run for reelection or for any other office in 2024.

December 2023: Spartz reconsidered retirement announcement

In early December 2023, Victoria Spartz walked back her retirement announcement, stating that she was being asked to reconsider running again.

February 5, 2024: Spartz confirmed her intent to run for re-election

On February 5, 2024, Victoria Spartz confirmed her intent to run for re-election five days before the filing deadline.

July 1, 2024: Spartz charged with weapons violation at Dulles Airport

On July 1, 2024, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority announced that Victoria Spartz was charged the previous Friday for a weapons violation at Dulles International Airport after she accidentally carried an empty handgun in her suitcase.

December 16, 2024: Spartz announced she would leave the House Republican Conference

On December 16, 2024, ahead of the 119th United States Congress, Victoria Spartz announced she would leave the House Republican Conference and would not receive Republican committee assignments until she saw "that Republican leadership in Congress is governing", but would remain a member of the Republican Party.