Darrell Neeley
Candidate for State Representative, 72nd District
Background
- Occupation
- Associate pastor; retired U.S. Navy commander
- Lives in
- New Albany
- Campaign website
- neeleyforindiana.com
Retired U.S. Navy commander after 33 years of service and associate pastor at Howard Baptist Church. Has a political science degree, an MBA and a master's in human resource management.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports property tax changes that save homeowners money long-term.
ReportNeeley for 72, Facebook post on property taxes (Aug. 27, 2026)Candidate social media · Neeley for 72 · Aug 27, 2026 · facebook.com
“fight to ensure any elimination or adjustments to property taxes does not cost our taxpayers more in the long run”
Pledges careful stewardship of taxpayer money.
ReportRepublican candidates outline commitments for Indiana House District 72 raceNews coverage · Louisville Public Media · Mar 9, 2026 · lpm.org
“you have to be a good steward of tax money”
Education
Supports education that is both high-quality and affordable.
ReportNeeley for 72, Facebook post on education (Sept. 19, 2026)Candidate social media · Neeley for 72 · Sep 19, 2026 · facebook.com
“Hoosier Students should not have to choose between Quality Education and Affordable Education.”
Housing
Supports state incentives for affordable housing in Floyd County.
He told LPM there is a lack of affordable housing in Floyd County, especially New Albany.
ReportCandidates for Indiana House District 72 talk prioritiesNews coverage · Louisville Public Media · Apr 3, 2026 · lpm.org
“But what can we incentivize from the state to help that?”
Economy & jobs
Opposes putting data center costs on taxpayers.
ReportCandidates for Indiana House District 72 talk prioritiesNews coverage · Louisville Public Media · Apr 3, 2026 · lpm.org
“Neeley said he doesn’t want data centers to be on the onus of the taxpayer”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Darrell Neeley on them.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (8)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Floyd 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
- Primary candidates speak at Floyd County GOP forum
News coverage · News and Tribune · newsandtribune.com
- Darrell Neeley for Indiana (home)
Campaign website · Friends of Darrell Neeley · neeleyforindiana.com
- Neeley for 72, Facebook post on property taxes (Aug. 27, 2026)
Candidate social media · Neeley for 72 · Aug 27, 2026 · facebook.com
- Candidates for Indiana House District 72 talk priorities
News coverage · Louisville Public Media · Apr 3, 2026 · lpm.org
- Neeley for 72, Facebook post on education (Sept. 19, 2026)
Candidate social media · Neeley for 72 · Sep 19, 2026 · facebook.com
- Republican candidates outline commitments for Indiana House District 72 race
News coverage · Louisville Public Media · Mar 9, 2026 · lpm.org
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