Danny Lopez
Candidate for State Representative, 39th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; public relations executive
- Lives in
- Carmel
- Campaign website
- lopezforindiana.com
State representative for District 39 (parts of Carmel and Westfield) since 2024; serves on the Judiciary and Ways and Means committees. CEO of Vincam Public Relations and a former deputy chief of staff to Gov. Eric Holcomb who held senior roles in the Holcomb, Pence and Daniels administrations.
Documented positions
Public safety
Authored a bill toughening penalties for crimes injuring policeIn office
House Bill 1223 (2026), Crimes against law enforcement. Did not become law.
ReportHouse Bill 1223 (2026 session), "Crimes against law enforcement" — bill text and digest (HB1223.01.INTR)Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Makes it a sentencing aggravator if an offense results in serious bodily injury or death to a law enforcement officer.”
Health & human services
Supports direct-to-employer health care models
WFYI survey answer.
Report2026 Voter Guide: Indiana House District 39Candidate questionnaire · WFYI Public Media · Sep 22, 2026 · wfyi.org
“I've also supported legislation to expand and incentivize direct-to-employer healthcare models”
Government & transparency
Authored a bill letting governor nominees pick running matesIn office
House Bill 1022 (2026): the nominee for governor would certify the running mate. Did not become law.
ReportHouse Bill 1022 (2026 session), "Selection of candidate for lieutenant governor" — bill text and digest (HB1022.01.INTR)Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“to certify the name of the candidate for lieutenant governor who will run jointly with the candidate for governor”
Voted against the 2025 mid-decade congressional redistricting billIn office
House Bill 1032 would have redrawn Indiana's congressional districts mid-decade. The House passed it 57-41 on Dec. 5, 2025 (Roll Call 28, which lists each member's vote); the Senate defeated it 19-31 on Dec. 11, 2025. Lopez is listed among the nays.
ReportHouse Roll Call 28: House Bill 1032 (Redistricting), third reading, Dec. 5, 2025Government record · Indiana House of Representatives · Dec 5, 2025 · iga.in.gov
“Roll Call 28: Bill Passed HB 1032 - Smaltz - 3rd Reading”
Courts & justice
Supports expanding veterans courts
ReportIssues — Lopez for IndianaCampaign website · Lopez for Indiana · lopezforindiana.com
“We should expand innovative approaches, like Veterans Courts”
Supports expanding county drug courts
ReportIssues — Lopez for IndianaCampaign website · Lopez for Indiana · lopezforindiana.com
“have proven effective and should be expanded and enhanced”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Danny Lopez on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (9)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Hamilton County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Representative Danny Lopez — member page
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- State Rep. Danny Lopez — member biography
Government record · Indiana House Republican Caucus · indianahouserepublicans.com
- Issues — Lopez for Indiana
Campaign website · Lopez for Indiana · lopezforindiana.com
- 2026 Voter Guide: Indiana House District 39
Candidate questionnaire · WFYI Public Media · Sep 22, 2026 · wfyi.org
- House Bill 1223 (2026 session), "Crimes against law enforcement" — bill text and digest (HB1223.01.INTR)
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1022 (2026 session), "Selection of candidate for lieutenant governor" — bill text and digest (HB1022.01.INTR)
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Roll Call 28: House Bill 1032 (Redistricting), third reading, Dec. 5, 2025
Government record · Indiana House of Representatives · Dec 5, 2025 · iga.in.gov
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