IN-05: In reversal, Spartz (R) decides to run for reelection after all
A year ago, Rep. Victoria Spartz declared she would not run for reelection to the House in 2024 because she wanted to spend more time with her two teenage daughters. On Monday, the Indiana Republican changed her mind.
“Earlier last year, I decided to take some time off from running for public office to recharge and spend more time in Indiana with my family,” Spartz, who was born in Ukraine, said in a statement.
“As someone who grew up under tyranny, I understand the significance of these challenging times for our Republic, and if my fellow Hoosiers and God decide, I will be honored to continue fighting for them. We must carry on the sacrifice of countless Americans for our liberties and keep the American dream alive for our children,” Spartz said.
Last year, Spartz weighed running for Indiana’s open Senate seat, but instead she announced she was stepping away from politics entirely. “Being a working mom is tough and I need to spend more time with my two high school girls back home so I will not run for any office in 2024,” she said at the time.
https://rollcall.com/2024/02/05/in-reversal-spartz-decides-to-run-for-reelection-after-all/
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