Sharon L Wight

Candidate for State Representative, 81st District

Democratic

Background

Occupation: Project manager, educational technology
Lives in: Fort Wayne
Campaign website: electsharonwight.com

Project manager at an educational technology company and former adjunct instructor and Purdue Fort Wayne academic advisor; holds two master's degrees. Graduate of Fort Wayne Community Schools.

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Photo: Campaign photo — Friends of Sharon Wight

Documented positions

Education

Supports public schools and paying teachers fairly.
Platform - Elect Sharon Wight
Campaign website · Friends of Sharon Wight · electsharonwight.com
“Pro paying teachers the wages they're due”
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Housing

Opposes HB 1431's street camping ban.
Platform - Elect Sharon Wight
Campaign website · Friends of Sharon Wight · electsharonwight.com
“This effectively criminalizes homelessness”
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Economy & jobs

Supports medical and family leave plans and unions.
Platform - Elect Sharon Wight
Campaign website · Friends of Sharon Wight · electsharonwight.com
“Support medical and family leave plans to ensure employees and employers are supported”
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Environment & parks

Supports regulating data center water use.
She lists House Bill 1043 (2026) among bills she supports.
Platform - Elect Sharon Wight
Campaign website · Friends of Sharon Wight · electsharonwight.com
“Data Center Water Regulation”
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Health & human services

Supports abortion rights.
She lists herself as pro-choice.
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Campaign website · Friends of Sharon Wight · electsharonwight.com
“Government should not participate in private healthcare decisions.”
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Government & transparency

Supports same-day voter registration.
She lists House Bill 1148 (2026) among bills she supports.
Platform - Elect Sharon Wight
Campaign website · Friends of Sharon Wight · electsharonwight.com
“Same Day Voter Registration”
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Courts & justice

Supports legalizing marijuana and using tax revenue for Hoosiers.
Platform - Elect Sharon Wight
Campaign website · Friends of Sharon Wight · electsharonwight.com
“Pro legalization of marijuana”
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All sources (4)

Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Allen County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
Meet Sharon - Elect Sharon Wight
Campaign website · Friends of Sharon Wight · electsharonwight.com
Platform - Elect Sharon Wight
Campaign website · Friends of Sharon Wight · electsharonwight.com

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