Who is running for State House District 72 in Indiana in 2026?

Michele (Shelly) Henry (D), Darrell Neeley (R)

When is the Indiana 2026 general election?

Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls are open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time.

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State House District 72 — Indiana 2026

2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot (official Indiana Election Division list, as of October 22, 2026). Grades reflect each candidate's public record on life, family, religious liberty, the Second Amendment, limited government and fiscal responsibility.

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Candidates

FMichele (Shelly) HenryDemocratic

Candidate for State Representative, District 72 (Democratic).

LifeFFamilyDReligious libertyD2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tDFiscalD

Endorsed by Indiana Reproductive Freedom PAC and Planned Parenthood and Moms Demand Action (Gun Sense Candidate); NRA F and rated Liberal by iVoterGuide.

Life: Endorsed for 2026 by Indiana Reproductive Freedom PAC and Planned Parenthood, signaling support for abortion access.
Family: No specific positions found; Liberal iVoterGuide rating and Democratic affiliation suggest opposition.
Religious liberty: No specific positions found; rated Liberal by iVoterGuide.
2nd Amendment: Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate and NRA-PVF F rating.
Limited gov’t: No specific positions found; Liberal iVoterGuide rating and Democratic affiliation suggest opposition to school choice and deregulation.
Fiscal: No specific positions found; graded on Democratic affiliation.

Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

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BDarrell NeeleyRepublican

Candidate for State Representative, District 72 (Republican).

LifeBFamilyBReligious libertyB2nd AmendmentALimited gov’tBFiscalB

IRTL-endorsed and NRA A-rated (questionnaire) and endorsed; no voting record and iVoterGuide lists insufficient information.

Life: Endorsed by Indiana Right to Life PAC for 2026; no voting record.
Family: No specific positions found; graded on Republican affiliation.
Religious liberty: No specific positions found; graded on Republican affiliation.
2nd Amendment: NRA-PVF AQ (A based on questionnaire) rating and endorsement.
Limited gov’t: No specific positions found; graded on Republican affiliation.
Fiscal: No specific positions found; graded on Republican affiliation.

Sources: [1] [2] [3]

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