Wendy Dant Chesser

Wendy Dant Chesser is a candidate for State Representative District 71 Primary Election in 2026 in Indiana State House District 71, Indiana.

Incumbent State Representative in Jeffersonville, IN

Wendy Dant Chesser is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives representing District 71. She assumed office in June 2024. A Jeffersonville native, she earned a business management degree from Indiana University Southeast. Chesser previously served as President and CEO of One Southern Indiana, an organization focused on economic growth in Clark and Floyd counties, and serves as the chief director of corporate strategy at the River Ridge Development Authority.