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State Representative, 86th District

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A state representative votes on Indiana laws and the state budget in the Indiana House of Representatives.

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Glenn BillCampaign photo — Glenn Bill campaign

Glenn Bill

Republican

Business leader and coach · Indianapolis

The gist

  • Supports a road plan sized to Marion County's repair needs.
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  1. Supports a road plan sized to Marion County's repair needs.

    Glenn Bill for State Representative, Facebook post on Marion County roads (July 30, 2026)

    Candidate social media · Glenn Bill campaign · Jul 30, 2026 · facebook.com

    “Why are we trying to solve a $3 billion-plus problem with a $100 million solution? … It is time for an honest conversation, a realistic plan and solutions that match the size of the problem.”
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Edward O. DeLaneyOfficial portrait — Indiana General Assembly

Edward O. DeLaney

DemocraticIncumbent

Retired lawyer · Indianapolis

The gist

  • Authored requiring governor approval for attorney general amicus briefs.In office
  • Authored a task force on splitting electoral votes by district.In office
  • Authored Indianapolis entertainment zones with possible firearm limits.In office
  • Authored recognizing Canadian domestic violence protection orders.In office
  • Opposed Gov. Braun's removal of an IURC commissioner.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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  1. Authored requiring governor approval for attorney general amicus briefs.

    House Bill 1090 (2026 session), "The attorney general and amicus curiae briefs": introduced version

    Government 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 actions

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

  2. Authored a task force on splitting electoral votes by district.

    House Bill 1481 (2025 session), "Presidential electors apportionment task force": introduced version

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

    “Establishes the presidential electors apportionment task force”
    House Bill 1481 (2025 session): bill details and actions

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

  3. Authored Indianapolis entertainment zones with possible firearm limits.

    House Bill 1482 (2025 session), "Entertainment zones": introduced version

    Government 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 actions

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

  4. Authored recognizing Canadian domestic violence protection orders.

    House Bill 1094 (2026 session), "Uniform recognition of Canadian protection orders": introduced version

    Government 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 actions

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

  5. Opposed Gov. Braun's removal of an IURC commissioner.

    DeLaney slams Braun’s latest utility commission shuffle

    Public 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”

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