Rita Fleming Explained

Rita Fleming
State House:Indiana
District:71st
Term Start:November 7, 2018
Term End:May 13, 2024
Preceded:Steven R. Stemler
Succeeded:Wendy Dant Chesser
Party:Democratic
Alma Mater:Murray State University
Vanderbilt University
University of Louisville

Rita Fleming is an American politician.[1] She served as a Democratic member for the 71st district of the Indiana House of Representatives.[2] [3]

Fleming studied at Murray State University as an undergraduate,[4] and as a postgraduate at Vanderbilt University and the University of Louisville. Fleming has worked as a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, and obstretician and gynecologist.

In 2018, she was elected for the 71st district of the Indiana House of Representatives, succeeding Steven R. Stemler, and assumed office on November 7, 2018.She was re-elected in 2020 and 2022.[5]

Fleming resigned from the Indiana House on May 13, 2024.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'More urgent than ever': Indiana lawmaker to propose maternal mortality legislation. The Indianapolis Star. Shari. Rudavsky. November 23, 2021. July 28, 2022.
  2. Web site: Rita Fleming. Ballotpedia. July 28, 2022.
  3. Web site: Representative Rita Fleming. Indiana General Assembly. July 28, 2022.
  4. Web site: State Representative Rita Fleming plans to seek re-election in District 71. Makenna. Hall. News and Tribune. November 2, 2021. July 28, 2022.
  5. Web site: Boyle . John . Ind. state Rep. Rita Fleming to retain seat after vote canvass . WFPL . 12 November 2022 . 13 November 2022.
  6. Web site: Smith . Brandon . Ind. state Rep. Rita Fleming to retain seat after vote canvass . WFYI . 13 May 2024 . 19 May 2024.