Sheila J. Klinker

Sheila J. Klinker is a candidate for State Representative District 27 Primary Election in 2026 in Indiana State House District 27, Indiana.

Incumbent State Representative in Lafayette, IN

Sheila J. Klinker is the incumbent State Representative for Indiana House District 27, a position she has held since 1982. A resident of Lafayette, Indiana, Klinker is a former educator who earned a bachelor's and two master's degrees in education and administration from Purdue University. In the state legislature, she has prioritized education funding, veterans' issues, and advocacy for working families. She currently serves on several committees, including Ways and Means and Education.