Sally Busby

Sally Busby is the Democratic candidate for the Indiana House of Representatives, District 78, in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing Republican incumbent Tim O'Brien.[1][2] A former middle school teacher and a professor at the University of Evansville, she lists education, utility costs and access to health care among her priorities.[2][3]

Sally Busby said in a Ballotpedia survey that she is a mother and former middle school teacher who is now a professor at the University of Evansville, where she said she has helped reimagine how future teachers are prepared.[3] She said she has advocated for her own children, including a son with significant special needs, and has spent the last year knocking on doors across District 78.[3] Ballotpedia lists her profession as assistant professor.[2]

Busby advanced from the Democratic primary for District 78 on May 5, 2026, without a primary opponent.[2] In her survey, she listed utility accountability and transparency in rate increases, fully funded public classrooms with supported teachers, and access to physical and mental health care as her main campaign messages.[3] She said education is the issue she is most passionate about, describing it as her career as a classroom teacher, researcher and professor who trains future educators.[3]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.