History of Victoria Spartz in Timeline
Victoria Spartz is a Ukrainian-American politician and businesswoman serving as the U.S. representative for Indiana's 5th congressional district. A member of the Republican Party, she is not affiliated with the House Republican Conference and doesn't receive Republican committee assignments. Prior to her role in the U.S. House, Spartz served as the state senator for Indiana's 20th district. Her political career began in the United States after emigrating from Ukraine.
October 6, 1978: Birth of Victoria Spartz
Victoria Spartz was born on October 6, 1978.
1983: Redistricting of Indiana's 5th Congressional District
In 1983, Indiana's 5th congressional district was reconfigured as a northern suburban district (previously numbered the 6th district until 2003).
2000: Immigration to the United States
In 2000, Victoria Spartz immigrated to the United States at the age of 22.
2003: Renumbering of Indiana's 6th Congressional District
In 2003, Indiana's 6th congressional district was renumbered as the 5th district.
2003: Real Estate Broker License
Victoria Spartz obtained a real estate broker license from the State of Indiana in 2003, which she held until 2020.
2006: U.S. Citizenship
Victoria Spartz became a U.S. citizen in 2006.
2010: Certified Public Accountant License
Victoria Spartz obtained a certified public accountant license from the State of Indiana in 2010, which she held until 2021.
2012: Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act
The Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act of 2012 was enacted.
2017: Appointment to the Indiana Senate
In 2017, Victoria Spartz was appointed to the Indiana Senate from the 20th district after the resignation of Luke Kenley.
June 2019: Announcement of Candidacy for U.S. House
Following Republican incumbent Susan Brooks's announcement in June 2019 that she would not seek reelection, Victoria Spartz announced her candidacy for Indiana's 5th congressional district.
June 2, 2020: Victory in Republican Primary
On June 2, 2020, Victoria Spartz won the Republican primary for Indiana's 5th congressional district.
2020: End of Real Estate Broker License
Victoria Spartz's real estate broker license from the State of Indiana expired in 2020.
2020: Participation in Freedom Force
In late 2020, Victoria Spartz was identified as a member of the Freedom Force, a group of incoming Republican House members focused on opposing socialism.
September 2021: Alleged STOCK Act Violation
In September 2021, Business Insider reported that Victoria Spartz allegedly violated the STOCK Act of 2012 by failing to properly disclose a stock purchase.
2021: Redistricting of Indiana's 5th Congressional District
In 2021, Indiana's 5th congressional district was redrawn, becoming significantly more Republican. The district lost its portion of Indianapolis and gained Muncie and Anderson.
2021: High Staff Turnover
In 2021, Victoria Spartz's office experienced high staff turnover, significantly above average for House members.
2021: End of Certified Public Accountant License
Victoria Spartz's certified public accountant license from the State of Indiana expired in 2021.
April 2022: Visits to Ukraine
In April 2022, Victoria Spartz traveled to Ukraine twice, visiting Bucha, Lviv, Kyiv, and Odesa, and meeting with government officials.
May 2022: Reports of Toxic Work Environment
In May 2022, Politico reported on allegations of a "toxic" work environment in Victoria Spartz's office, including claims of verbal abuse towards staff.
2022: Condemnation of Russian Invasion of Ukraine
In early 2022, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Victoria Spartz, who has family in Ukraine, condemned the invasion and described it as "genocide" and called out Russian "war crimes."
2022: Rumors of Senate Run
In late 2022, following Senator Mike Braun's announcement to run for Governor of Indiana, rumors circulated that Victoria Spartz might run for the U.S. Senate.
January 2023: 2023 Speaker of the House Election
During the 2023 Speaker of the House election in January, Victoria Spartz initially voted "present" instead of for Kevin McCarthy, but eventually supported him.
February 3, 2023: Announcement of Not Seeking Reelection
On February 3, 2023, Victoria Spartz announced that she would not seek reelection to the House of Representatives or any other office in 2024.
October 3, 2023: Vote on McCarthy's Removal
On October 3, 2023, Victoria Spartz voted against removing Kevin McCarthy from his position as Speaker of the House.