A new Fort Wayne mayor is sworn in a month after her predecessor's death

Sharon Tucker is sworn in as the new mayor of Indiana's second-most populous city. She replaces the late Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry, who died last month. Tucker replaces Henry as mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana, a month after her predecessor's death. Tucker is a Democrat who was sworn in last month's mayor.

Councilwoman chosen as new Fort Wayne mayor, its 1st Black leader, in caucus to replace late mayor. Fort Wayne's mayor died in March. Councilwoman has been chosen as the new mayor of Indiana’s second most populous city, and its first Black leader.