Victoria Spartz shook up the local political scene when she announced late in the day January 8th that she will suspend her campaign for the District 20 state senate and is exploring becoming a candidate for the 5th District U.S. House.  Spartz was elected to fill out the remaining term of long-time Senator Luke Kenley by Republican Precinct Committee officials, when Kenley announced his retirement.

Most local political pundits presumed Spartz would seek election to her state senate seat.  However, according to my news-gathering partner, the Hamilton County Reporter, Spartz issued a news release announcing the suspension of her state senate camapaign.

“I feel that if I decide to spend the next two to four years of my life serving the people, I would like to do it where I can bring the most value” Sparts said. “My unique life experiences, financial and business expertise, and willingness to fight against the status quo would bring a great benefit to our state and our nation.”

Spartz will be joining what is likely to be a very crowded Republican primary election for the 5th District seat, left vacant when incumbent Congresswoman Susan Books decided not to seek re-election.

Meanwhile, be on the lookout for which Republicans will enter the contest to succeed Senator Sparks in the Indiana General Assembly.

District 20 does include a portion of northwest Fishers.