Sharon Tucker

Sharon Tucker is an American politician who has been mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana since April 2024, 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. 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, and the city's second female mayor in its history. Tucker succeeded Acting Mayor Karl Bandemer.