Sharon Tucker

Sharon Tucker is an American politician who has been mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana since April 2024,^[1] the second-largest city in the state. She served as a Fort Wayne City Councilwoman from the 6th District from 2020 to 2024 and as a member of the Allen County Council from 2015 to 2020.^[2] A Democrat, she previously served as Treasurer of the Allen County Democratic Party, and vice-chair in 2016. On April 20, 2024, she was selected by her party in a caucus to serve the remainder of the term of Tom Henry, who died on March 28, 2024. Tucker is the city's first African-American Mayor,^[3][4][5] and the city's second female mayor in its history. Tucker succeeded Acting Mayor Karl Bandemer.^[6]

Sharon Tucker
37th Mayor of Fort Wayne
Incumbent
Assumed office April 23, 2024
Preceded by	Tom Henry (deceased) Karl Bandemer (acting)
Personal details
Born	January 1972 (1972-01) (age 53) Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States