Rep. Spartz Narrowly Wins Indiana 5th District GOP Primary Amid Ukraine Aid Debate

May 8, 2024, 12:41 AM

Republican U.S. Representative Victoria Spartz has successfully defended her seat in the Indiana 5th District GOP primary. Spartz, the first Ukrainian-born member of Congress, faced a significant challenge from a candidate who criticized U.S. aid to Ukraine, a policy Spartz initially supported but later opposed. Her victory comes after a contentious campaign and positions her for another term in the House. Spartz narrowly avoided becoming the second incumbent to lose a primary this year. The primary was part of a broader election day in Indiana, which included both Democratic and Republican presidential primaries, as well as other House primary races.