Who is running for State House District 86 in Indiana in 2026?

Edward O. DeLaney (D), Glenn Bill (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 86 — 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

FEdward O. DeLaneyDemocratic

Incumbent state representative for District 86 (Democratic).

LifeFFamilyFReligious libertyD2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tDFiscalD

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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Ballotpedia

CGlenn BillRepublican

Republican candidate for State Representative, District 86; real estate professional and lifelong Indianapolis resident.

LifeCFamilyCReligious libertyC2nd AmendmentCLimited gov’tCFiscalB

First-time Republican candidate whose stated platform centers on property-tax relief, infrastructure and public safety; no IRTL endorsement, no NRA-PVF questionnaire, and iVoterGuide rates him 'Moderate'.

Life: No position found; not on the Indiana Right to Life 2026 endorsement list.
Family: No position found on marriage, parental rights or gender issues.
Religious liberty: No position found; iVoterGuide rates him 'Moderate'.
2nd Amendment: No position found; did not return the NRA-PVF questionnaire (unrated).
Limited gov’t: No position found on school choice or election integrity; platform emphasizes economic development and supporting law enforcement.
Fiscal: Campaign platform calls for property-tax relief, including credits for older homes and residents, and home affordability.

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

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