Floyd County, Indiana

Indiana House District 72

2 candidates are tracked for Indiana House District 72 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michele (Shelly) Henry and Darrell Neeley. Candidate information follows official Floyd County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Michele (Shelly) Henry (Democratic), Darrell Neeley (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 72. Not on the November ballot: Ed Clere, the sitting member per the roster. Democratic and Republican nominees were chosen at the May 5 primary; Libertarian nominees at the party's convention. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

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Michele (Shelly) Henry

Democratic

Top priorities

Repealing sales tax exemptions for data centers and a temporary moratorium on new projects, with strict transparency requirements
Limiting what utility companies can pass on to consumers and requiring spending transparency
Opposing expansion of the state's voucher program in favor of funding public schools

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Michele Henry is a trial attorney running for Indiana House District 72 and has represented organized labor partners across the Louisville metro area, per the campaign site. She also volunteers in her community, including organizing meal trains, per the campaign site.

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Darrell Neeley

Republican

Biography

Darrell Neeley is a 33-year U.S. Navy veteran who retired as a Commander, per the campaign site for Indiana House District 72. Neeley currently serves as an associate pastor at Howard Baptist Church.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Indiana House District 72 in 2026?

When is the Indiana House District 72 election in Indiana?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Indiana are on the Indiana election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Floyd County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Floyd County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Also on your ballot

Floyd County Superior Court Judge, No. 2 Floyd County Superior Court Judge, No. 3 Floyd County Prosecuting Attorney See all 18 Floyd County races

Candidate profiles

Michele (Shelly) Henry, full profile Darrell Neeley, full profile Official Indiana election office