Ukrainian-born US lawmaker Victoria Spartz loses congressional seat to Democrat

Victoria Spartz, a Ukrainian-born Republican Congresswoman, lost her reelection in Indiana's 5th District to Democrat J.D. Ford, concluding her six-year term. Initially supportive of Ukraine, Spartz later criticized President Zelensky and U.S. military aid, leading to backlash from her hometown. Ford's win is significant as he becomes Indiana's first openly gay congressman.

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