Victoria Spartz (IN-5)

Biography

Victoria Spartz, born Viktoriya Kulheyko on October 6, 1978, in Nosivka, Ukraine, is a Ukrainian-American politician and businesswoman serving as the U.S. Representative for Indiana's 5th congressional district since January 3, 2021. She immigrated to the United States in 2000 after meeting her husband, Jason Spartz, on a train in Europe. They reside in Noblesville, Indiana, with their two daughters. Spartz is a member of the Republican Party.

Education and Political Experience

• Education:

  • Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration from Kyiv National Economic University, Ukraine.
  • Master of Professional Accountancy from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business in Indianapolis.
  • Completed the Harvard Business School Executive Education program on health care.

• Political Experience:

  • Appointed to the Indiana State Senate representing the 20th district in 2017, serving until 2020.
  • Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Indiana's 5th congressional district in 2020; re-elected in 2022.
  • Serves on the House Judiciary Committee, including the Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, and the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement.

Notable Achievements and Positions

• First Ukrainian-born person to serve in the U.S. Congress.
• Recognized with the Iron Lady Award from the American Legislative Exchange Council in 2022 for her commitment to limited government and free markets.
• Advocated for healthcare reform, focusing on reducing costs and increasing transparency.
• Active in community outreach programs and a strong advocate for limited government and individual freedoms.

Spartz's background and experiences have significantly influenced her conservative political philosophy, emphasizing limited government and free-market principles.