Wendy Dant Chesser | |
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Member of the IndianaHouseofRepresentatives from the 71st district | |
Assumed office June 4, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Rita Fleming |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Indiana University Southeast (BS) |
Wendy Dant Chesser is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives representing District 71. [1]
She attended Indiana University Southeast. [2] Dant Chesser was the chief director of corporate strategy and external affairs at the River Ridge Development Authority. [3]
In 2024,she replaced Rita Fleming in the Indiana House of Representatives and as the Democratic nominee for House District 71. [4] Chesser would go on to defeat Scott Hawkins in the 2024 General Election.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Wendy Dant Chesser (incumbent) | 13,295 | 49.9% | −0.7 | |
Republican | Scott Hawkins | 12,326 | 46.3% | −3.1% | |
Libertarian | Gregory Hertzsch | 1,015 | 3.8% | +3.8% | |
Total votes | 26,636 | 100.00% |
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