Wendy Dant Chesser
Wendy Dant Chesser | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 71st district | |
| Assumed office June 4, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Rita Fleming |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Jeffersonville, Indiana |
| 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 is 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.
Electoral history
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | |||
References
[edit]- ^ Hansen, Piper (June 28, 2024). "Wendy Dant Chesser's plan? 'Protect what we've built'". Louisville Business First. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ "Home". Wendy Dant Chesser. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ Muñiz, Leslie Bonilla (May 30, 2024). "Wendy Dant Chesser selected to fill vacated House seat • Indiana Capital Chronicle". Indiana Capital Chronicle. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ "Southern Indiana Dems select Wendy Dant Chesser for House District 71 seat". Louisville Public Media. May 30, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.