Sharon Wight
Sharon Wight (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Indiana House of Representatives to represent District 81. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on May 5, 2026.[source]
Wight completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Sharon Wight earned a high school diploma from North Side High School, a bachelor's degree from Purdue University Fort Wayne in 2009, a graduate degree from Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne in 2012, and a graduate degree from Purdue University Global in 2022. Wight's career experience includes working as a project manager.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 5, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 81
Chad Clevidence (D) and Sharon Wight (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 81 on May 5, 2026.
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Republican primary
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Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 81
Incumbent Martin Carbaugh (R) and David Mervar (R) are running in the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 81 on May 5, 2026.
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Sharon Wight completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Wight's responses.
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- I believe strongly in accessibility for all. This has three areas that I feel are being neglected. The first is accessibility of infrastructure, including both physical and digital access to all spaces where life takes place. Second is accessibility of language; ensuring that all citizens are able to read and understand the most important documents in our society, from personal paperwork to our Constitution. They should also have the ability to ask questions and receive answers in a tongue they understand related to these questions. Finally, accessibility of processes for all - processes in our country are convoluted and often need a translator of a particular field, whether that be banking, school enrollment, or transportation or others.
- I believe that we have processes in our state that are not serving us at the statehouse. Currently, our legislators are only in session during the first quarter of each calendar year. This does not allow for quick action on incredibly important issues. And even when a vote is held, our representatives and senators can have their vote silenced even if they have only left temporarily. Comprehensive statehouse process reform would cost the average Hoosier little or nothing to implement, but will guarantee that each constituent is represented to the fullest extent. My reform would include shorter sessions more often during the year, resulting in a consistent, transparent schedule for Hoosiers.
- Healthcare is a right, not a privilege. We need to ensure that all constituents are cared for, and are able to choose appropriate care for their needs. Given that this is no longer a priority at the federal level, we as state legislators need to push for a statewide single payer system, to ensure Hoosiers have the care they deserve.
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Campaign finance summary
Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from OpenSecrets. That information will be published here once it is available.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 28, 2026
