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Edward O. DeLaney — State House District 86
Democratic · Indiana general election, November 3, 2026.
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Incumbent state representative for District 86 (Democratic).
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Voted no on the SB 1 (2022) abortion ban, permitless carry, girls' sports, SB 480 and HB 1608; endorsed by Indiana Reproductive Freedom PAC, NRA-PVF grade F, iVoterGuide 'Liberal'.
- Life: Voted no on SB 1 (2022) abortion ban and is endorsed by Indiana Reproductive Freedom PAC for 2026.
- Family: Voted no on HB 1041 (2022) girls' sports and its veto override, SB 480 (2023) minors' gender-transition ban and HB 1608 (2023) parental-notification bill.
- Religious liberty: Scored 33% on the Indiana Family Institute 2026 scorecard, voting against HB 1389 religious-liberty protections for adoption/foster providers; iVoterGuide rates him 'Liberal'.
- 2nd Amendment: Voted no on HB 1296 (2022) permitless carry; NRA-PVF grade F.
- Limited gov’t: Voted no on HB 1001 (2023), the budget that expanded Choice Scholarship vouchers to near-universal eligibility.
- Fiscal: Voted no on SB 1 (2025) property-tax relief.
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