Victoria
Spartz
Republican U.S. Representative Victoria Spartz (IN-05), incumbent since 2021, seeks reelection in 2026.
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Background
Victoria Spartz is the Republican U.S. Representative for Indiana's 5th Congressional District, having served since January 3, 2021 across the 117th, 118th, and 119th Congresses. She was born in Nosivka, Ukraine, and holds degrees in international economics and an MBA from the National University of Economics in Ukraine, as well as a Master of Professional Accountancy from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. 128
Before her congressional career, Spartz worked at Big Four public-accounting firms serving Fortune 500 companies, served as CFO of the Indiana Attorney General's Office, and served as an adjunct faculty member at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. She also owns businesses in financial consulting, farming, and real estate. 8
Spartz previously served in the Indiana Senate (District 20) from 2017 to 2020, having been selected by caucus in 2017 to fill the remainder of a term after the incumbent senator announced his retirement. 18
She is the Republican incumbent seeking another term in the November 3, 2026 election for Indiana's 5th Congressional District. Her family resides in the Indianapolis suburbs; sources differ on whether her current residence is Noblesville or Carmel, Indiana. 168
At a glance
- Party
- Republican · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 5, Indiana
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for Indiana's 5th Congressional District
- Website
- spartzforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Voting record
How Victoria Spartz voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24) and 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2023 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.
- roll call votes
- 1,909
- missed
- 6.9%
- with their party’s majority
- 91%
Recent key votes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobsRetire through Ownership ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energyWater Resources Development ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energyRatepayer Protection ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energyProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”On Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safetyPROOF ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safetyNational Fraud Enforcement Division ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energyProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”On Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budgetTax Relief for Fraud Victims ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,909 votes →
Timeline
- Oct 12newsSpartz discusses debt, health care, and AI regulation on WRTV's 'All INdiana Politics'
In an interview on WRTV, Spartz emphasized reducing the national debt, health-care price transparency, criticism of 'insurance and hospital cartels,' immigration enforcement, and AI regulation. She argued Congress should regulate technology companies to protect privacy and address security risks. These were interview statements, not newly introduced legislation.
‘All INdiana Politics': Cost of living and AI regulation dominate Indiana's most competitive House race · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9pollCook Political Report shifts IN-5 from 'Solid Republican' to 'Likely Republican'
Cook Political Report downgraded Indiana's 5th District, citing private polling showing a 'surprisingly close race.' The rating still favored Spartz. Details of the private polling were not published in available coverage.
Spartz's House district on new list of races shifting toward Democrats. How close is it? · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9newsBoth campaigns running attack ads as general election approaches
As of October 9, both the Spartz and Ford campaigns were running attack ads against each other, according to Axios reporting on the race.
1-minute voter guide: Indiana's 5th Congressional District · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9newsSpartz and Ford both say Congress should establish AI guardrails
In reporting published October 9, both Spartz and Ford stated that Congress should establish guardrails for artificial intelligence, making it a notable shared policy position in the race.
5th District race: Spartz and Ford agree on need for AI regulation · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsEarly voting begins for Indiana's general election, including IN-5 race
Early voting opened in Indiana on October 6 ahead of the November 3 general election. Spartz and Ford are the Republican and Democratic candidates for Indiana's 5th Congressional District.
Early voting begins for Indiana's general election. What to know. · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsNational clean-energy super PAC announces $2M anti-Spartz ad campaign
The Invest in Tomorrow Coalition announced a planned $2 million campaign against Spartz. Its ads criticize her votes on health care and accuse her of trading stocks while in Congress. Spartz's campaign disputed the group's motivation, saying it was angry about her votes against taxpayer-funded benefits for the industry.
National super PAC to spend $2M on anti-Spartz ad blitz · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 25newsSpartz and Ford feud reported as top Indiana politics story of the week
Local coverage highlighted the feud between Spartz and Ford, centering on campaign disputes including the stock-trading ad controversy and debate negotiations.
Spartz, Ford feud and more top Indiana politics stories of the week · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 1debateSpartz challenges Ford to a public debate
Spartz challenged Ford to a public debate during September. As of early October reporting, the candidates had not resolved a debate arrangement, with local coverage describing them as sparring over whether to debate.
National super PAC to spend $2M on anti-Spartz ad blitz · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 1pollFord campaign poll shows Spartz at 48%, Ford at 46% in IN-5 race
A poll conducted for J.D. Ford's campaign showed incumbent Rep. Victoria Spartz at 48% and Ford at 46%. The figures are campaign-reported; methodological details were not published in available coverage.
1-minute voter guide: Indiana's 5th Congressional District · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- David Wolkins officialListed on iVoterGuide 2026 Indiana 5th District profile; no date or further detail provided. ivoterguide.com
- National Rifle Association (NRA) organizationListed on Spartz campaign website without a stated endorsement date; not confirmed as specifically for 2026 general election. spartzforcongress.com
- Protect Freedom PAC organizationListed on iVoterGuide 2026 Indiana 5th District profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
- FreedomWorks for America organizationListed on iVoterGuide 2026 Indiana 5th District profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Americans for Prosperity Action organizationListed on iVoterGuide 2026 Indiana 5th District profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Eagle Forum PAC organizationListed on iVoterGuide 2026 Indiana 5th District profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Gun Owners of America organizationListed on Spartz campaign website without a stated endorsement date; not confirmed as specifically for 2026 general election. spartzforcongress.com
- E-PAC organizationListed on iVoterGuide 2026 Indiana 5th District profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Club for Growth organizationListed on iVoterGuide 2026 Indiana 5th District profile; no date provided. Also confirmed via Club for Growth PAC-endorsed candidates page. clubforgrowth.org
- Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life Fund organizationListed on Spartz campaign website without a stated endorsement date; not confirmed as specifically for 2026 general election. spartzforcongress.com
- Indiana Right to Life organizationListed on Spartz campaign website and iVoterGuide 2026 profile without a stated endorsement date. ivoterguide.com
- National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) organizationCampaign site lists a news item dated April 26, 2024 titled 'Victoria Spartz Endorsed by NFIB'; also listed on iVoterGuide 2026 profile as NFIB Indiana. Date may reflect a prior cycle endorsement. spartzforcongress.com · Apr 26, 2024
Past elections
General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.
| Year | Seat | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | U.S. House IN-05 · R | Won | 146,575 | 61.1% |
| 2020 | U.S. House IN-05 · R | Won | 208,212 | 50.0% |
Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $1.33M
- Spent
- $1.36M
- Cash on hand
- $230K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H0IN05326(opens in a new tab)
Sources 14
- [1] ‘All INdiana Politics': Cost of living and AI regulation dominate Indiana's most competitive House race(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
- [2] Victoria Spartz — 2026 Indiana's 5th Congressional District Election(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [3] 1-minute voter guide: Indiana's 5th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [4] 5th District race: Spartz and Ford agree on need for AI regulation(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [5] Spartz's House district on new list of races shifting toward Democrats. How close is it?(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [6] Early voting begins for Indiana's general election. What to know.(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [7] National super PAC to spend $2M on anti-Spartz ad blitz(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [8] Spartz, Ford feud and more top Indiana politics stories of the week(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [9] 2026 Club for Growth PAC-Endorsed Candidates(opens in a new tab) Sep 4, 2026
- [10] Spartz Calls for Real Price Transparency, Not Another Washington ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 6, 2026
- [11] Voter Guide Profile for IN U.S. Rep., Dist. 5 candidate - Victoria Spartz(opens in a new tab) Jul 30, 2026
- [12] Your guide to the crowded 2026 primary for Indiana's 5th ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 17, 2026
- [13] Issues - Victoria Spartz for Congress(opens in a new tab) Mar 26, 2020
- [14] Victoria Spartz Republican for Congress(opens in a new tab) Mar 26, 2020