Indiana Republican congresswoman Victoria Spartz has been charged with a weapons violation at Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia, according to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. The spokesperson confirmed that Spartz was charged on Friday, citing a section of Virginia state law related to the dangerous use of firearms or other weapons at airports.

Under the Virginia state law, it is a crime to possess or transport a gun or other dangerous weapons into any air carrier airport terminal. The violation is classified as a misdemeanor. Spartz's office has been contacted for comment by NBC News.

Spartz, who is the first Ukrainian-born immigrant to serve in Congress, is currently seeking re-election in Indiana's 5th Congressional District. The district includes suburbs north of Indianapolis and is rated solidly Republican by the nonpartisan Cook Political Report. In the primary held in May, Spartz successfully defeated a challenger who criticized her support of Ukraine aid and other issues.

This incident involving Spartz is not an isolated one among lawmakers. Former North Carolina representative Madison Cawthorn, a Republican, faced a similar violation in 2022 for carrying a loaded handgun at a security checkpoint at an airport in his home state. Cawthorn had been stopped twice for carrying firearms at airports during his two years in office. Unfortunately, he lost his primary in 2022.

The charges against Spartz highlight the importance of adhering to legal regulations and guidelines, especially when it comes to airports and the possession of weapons. The repercussions of such violations can have serious implications for legislators and public officials.

The news of Spartz's charges will undoubtedly attract attention, given her status as a congresswoman and her ongoing re-election campaign. As the story develops, it remains to be seen what impact this incident may have on Spartz's political career and the upcoming elections in Indiana's 5th Congressional District.