Lorissa Sweet

Lorissa Sweet is an American politician and businesswoman serving as a member of the Indiana [House of Representatives] for the 50th district. She assumed office on November 9, 2022.

Education

Sweet graduated from Maconaquah High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in animal agribusiness from Purdue University.

Career

A businesswoman, Sweet is the owner of Sweet Grooms, a pet grooming business, and Sweet Occasions LLC, a wedding decor rental business. From 2016 to 2022, she served as a member of the Wabash [County, Indiana#Government|Wabash County Council]. Sweet was elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in November 2022.
In 2023, Sweet spearheaded legislation barring any public funding of the Kinsey Institute, a part of Indiana University, claiming that it promoted child sex abuse.