Mike Delph

Republican | Indiana

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Mike Delph


Party

Republican


Election Year

2026


Election

Republican Primary


Race

State Senator, District 29


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, Doctorate of Jurisprudence, 2010

Indiana University, Bloomington, Master of Public Affairs, 1996

Indiana University, Bloomington, Master of Science, Environmental Science, 1996

Indiana University, Bloomington, BA, Speech Communication, 1988-1992

United States Army Command & General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, MS, 2021-2023

United States Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, 2025-

WORK & MILITARY

United States Army Reserve, Lieutenant Colonel, 25

MA Delph Music & Publishing LLC, President & CEO, 2021-

CarDon & Associates Inc., General Counsel, 2012-2022

AFFILIATIONS

US Army Reserves, Lieutenant Colonel, Medical Service Corp & Military Intelligence Officer, 25

Lifetime Member, HSLDA, 2004-

Indiana State Bar Association, 2012

Hamilton County Bar Association, 2012-

Association of Corporate Counsel, 2012

American Health Lawyers Association, 2012-

ASCAP, 2021-

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Senator, 2005-2018

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

State Senator, 2026-

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (10)

Suzanne Crouch (2024)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2018)

State Republican Party Organizations (2018)

Jean Leising (2012)

Heath VanNatter (2011)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (36)

Curtis Hill (2018)

David Long (2018)

Education Innovation Research (2018)

Fund for American Exceptionalism (2018)

Greg Walker (2018)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)

American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (2018)

International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers (2018)

United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry (2018)

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (2018)

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Agree

I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

I do not support abortion.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

Strongly Agree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.

Yes

Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior! I try to walk in his Will for my life each and every day.

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

I support Judeo Christian values and the historical influence Christianity in particular has had on the founding of the United States of America. I believe in prayer and divine guidance. I do not support most of what that ACLU does and stands for.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree

I am currently an Army War College DL student.


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Disagree

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

The free enterprise system and the free market in particular is the best deliverer of efficient and cost effective health care. I do recognize that health care companies private, public, and non for profit especially in the Medicare and Medicaid systems are incredibly inefficient and cumbersome. I do not believe citizens through no fault of their own should bankrupt their families because of disease such as cancer.


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Strongly Disagree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Whatever government spending necessary to balance the budget. Balanced budgets are important for fiscal discipline and solvency.


IMMIGRATION

I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

Strongly Agree

State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.

Strongly Agree

I led the effort to crackdown on illegal immigration when I served in the Indiana Senate. Google me.

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Folks that follow the law or who seek political asylum under law.


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

Teachers must be proficient in fire arms and understand how to use them safely to prevent avoidable tragedy in school. They need to know how they function, break them down, and put them back together similar to us who serve in the Profession of Arms.

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

This is an important freedom under our 2nd amendment of the United States Constitution and Article I Section 32 of our Indiana State Constitution. Convicted felons and mentally ill individuals must be closely monitored by society.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Strongly Disagree

In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

National Security/Indiana Homeland Security, State Budget/Taxation, Immigration


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

Strongly Disagree


ABOUT YOU

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?

Very Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

Google me, I served in this Senate seat from 2005-2018.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

The totality of life experiences, faith, humility, and love make me the best candidate. I believe in life-long learning and Christian sanctification and ultimate perfection in Christ.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

I enjoy helping people, all people (constituents) and have taken great pride in the amount of constituent support I have been able to provide over the course of my public service. I am expert in the US Constitution, Indiana State Constitution, and legal system. I know the legislative process and the various actors involved. Most importantly, I know how to get things done, especially for people of faith.


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Jesus Christ is my personal Lord & Savior! I am a member of Cornerstone Bible Church.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Disagree


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

No, Liberal derangement syndrome is a threat to domestic security in the United States.

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