Edward O. DeLaney
Candidate for State Representative, 86th District
Background
- Occupation
- Retired lawyer
- Lives in
- Indianapolis
State representative for House District 86 (part of Marion County) and the House Democrats' assistant caucus chair; a retired lawyer who practiced for 30 years at the firm now named Barnes and Thornburg. Harvard Law School graduate and former U.S. Navy junior officer.
Documented positions
Public safety
Authored Indianapolis entertainment zones with possible firearm limits.In office
DeLaney is the first-listed author of House Bill 1482 (2025); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1482 (2025 session), "Entertainment zones": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“a public safety plan for an entertainment zone may include a restriction on the possession of firearms”
House Bill 1482 (2025 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Government & transparency
Authored a task force on splitting electoral votes by district.In office
As introduced, it would study Nebraska's system of awarding electoral votes by congressional district. DeLaney is the first-listed author of House Bill 1481 (2025); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1481 (2025 session), "Presidential electors apportionment task force": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Establishes the presidential electors apportionment task force”
House Bill 1481 (2025 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Opposed Gov. Braun's removal of an IURC commissioner.In office
Statement after the governor removed Andy Zay from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.
ReportDeLaney slams Braun’s latest utility commission shufflePublic statement · Indiana House Democratic Caucus · Aug 4, 2026 · indianahousedemocrats.org
“named to a term of office and thrown out the minute he cast a vote that could make the governor nervous”
Courts & justice
Authored requiring governor approval for attorney general amicus briefs.In office
DeLaney is the first-listed author of House Bill 1090 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1090 (2026 session), "The attorney general and amicus curiae briefs": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“the attorney general may file an amicus curiae brief only if the governor gives written approval”
House Bill 1090 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Authored recognizing Canadian domestic violence protection orders.In office
DeLaney is the first-listed author of House Bill 1094 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1094 (2026 session), "Uniform recognition of Canadian protection orders": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Codifies the Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act.”
House Bill 1094 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Edward O. DeLaney on them.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (13)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Marion 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 Ed DeLaney, House District 86: member page, Indiana General Assembly
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- State Rep. Ed DeLaney: biography
Government record · Indiana House Democratic Caucus · indianahousedemocrats.org
- House Bill 1090 (2026 session), "The attorney general and amicus curiae briefs": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1090 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1481 (2025 session), "Presidential electors apportionment task force": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1481 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1482 (2025 session), "Entertainment zones": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1482 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1094 (2026 session), "Uniform recognition of Canadian protection orders": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1094 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- DeLaney slams Braun’s latest utility commission shuffle
Public statement · Indiana House Democratic Caucus · Aug 4, 2026 · indianahousedemocrats.org
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