David Vinzant

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David Vinzant
Member of the Indiana Senate
from the 3rd district
Assumed office
January 8, 2024
Preceded byEddie Melton
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
EducationPurdue University (BS)

David Vinzant is an American politician who has served as a member of the Indiana Senate for the 3rd district since January 8, 2024.[1]

Early life and education[edit]

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[edit]

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]

Personal life[edit]

Vinzant is married and has two step-children.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "David Vinzant sworn in as newest Indiana state senator, replacing Eddie Melton". WFYI. 9 January 2024.
  2. ^ "David Vinzant". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 27 January 2024.