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David Vinzant
American politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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David Vinzant is an American politician who served as a member of the Indiana Senate for the 3rd distrt in 2024.[1]
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Early life and education
Vinzant was born in Hobart, Indiana. He attended Hobart High School and completed a Bachelor of Science degree in general management, specializing in accounting and finance, at Purdue University.
Career
Vinzant ran unsuccessfully in the 2012 Democratic primaries for the 3rd Senate district, but lost to incumbent Earline S. Rogers. In 2023, a Democratic precinct caucus chose Vinzant to replace incumbent Eddie Melton, who had resigned from the Senate following his election as mayor of Gary, and serve out the remaining eleven months of Melton's term. He had also previously served as local councilmember on the Hobart City Council.[1] Vinzant ran for a full term in 2024, however, he lost in the Democratic primary to Gary city councilor, Mark Spencer.[2]
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Personal life
Vinzant is married and has two step-children.[3]
References
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