Voters in Indiana House District 90 will choose between two candidates this November to represent them in the Indiana House of Representatives. The district covers the southeast corner of Marion County and includes a portion of eastern Southport and South Franklin, Indianapolis.
There are 100 members of the Indiana House of Representatives. Their job is to work alongside the governor and the Indiana State Senate to create laws and set the state budget. Their seats go up for election every two years, and in Indiana there is no limit on the number of terms a representative can serve.
WFYI opened an ongoing voter survey in May, and the most common voting issues were data center policy, affordability, and feeling disempowered.
WFYI contacted each campaign and sent a survey based on voter questions — it asked candidates for their top priorities and their positions on civic health, data centers and affordability. For candidates who did not respond, information was gathered from websites and social media for a "Top priorities" note. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order.
David Boyd
Personal information provided by candidate.
Party: Democrat
Website: boydforindiana.com
Age: 41
Occupation: Insurance adjuster
Residence: Indianapolis
Top donors (via Transparency USA):
- (No records)
Boyd accepted WFYI's invitation to take a survey. WFYI fact checked statements about publicly available data.
If elected, what are your top policy priorities?
1) Improve Roads and Infrastructure 2) Strong Public Schools 3) Support Hoosier Families
Many voters told us they don't think today's politicians listen to their constituents. Why do you think that is, and how would you address the concern?
Many politicians stop engaging with voters after election season. As a result, they lose touch with their constituents and the issues they are facing. Some politicians put their self-interests above the interests of the communities they serve. As a public servant, I will make myself regularly available to constituents in Franklin and Perry Townships in order to hear their concerns and to work to find solutions.
What is your position on data center development in Indiana?
Data centers increase electric costs for Hoosiers, create environmental pollution, and pose significant health risks to residents in local communities. I believe there should be a statewide moratorium on data centers until we can study and understand the long-term effects on the environment, infrastructure, and the health of Hoosiers.
Many voters told us they struggle to afford food, housing and healthcare. If elected, how would you help them address those needs?
If elected, I will work to raise the minimum wage to a sustainable amount. I will also work to restore funding for Medicaid, increase funding for food assistance programs, and introduce legislation to subsidize housing assistance programs so renters can avoid eviction and homeowners can afford to keep their homes.
Andrew Ireland
Personal information provided by candidate.
Incumbent
Party: Republican
Website: irelandforindiana.com
Age: 31
Occupation: Indiana State Representative, District 90; Private practice attorney (trucking industry)
Residence: Indianapolis
Top donors (via Transparency USA):
- Indiana Multi Family Housing PAC
- Hoosiers for Quality Education PAC
- Hoosiers for Great Public Schools PAC
- Indiana Realtors PAC
- 2908 San Gabriel LP
Ireland accepted WFYI's invitation to take a survey. WFYI fact checked statements about publicly available data.
If elected, what are your top policy priorities?
My top priorities are keeping our communities safe, making life more affordable, and ensuring every child has access to an excellent education. I will continue working to support law enforcement and restore accountability to a criminal-justice system that too often returns dangerous offenders to the street. I also want to restrain government spending, reduce the property-tax burden on homeowners, and remove barriers to good-paying jobs. In education, parents deserve meaningful choices and transparency, and every student should leave school prepared for college, a career, or the skilled trades.
Many voters told us they don't think today's politicians listen to their constituents. Why do you think that is, and how would you address the concern?
People feel ignored when government seems more responsive to insiders and organized interests than to the families who live with its decisions. Trust also erodes when elected officials avoid difficult questions or never explain their votes. I try to address that by remaining accessible, meeting directly with constituents, responding to calls and emails, and spending time throughout the neighborhoods I represent. Listening does not mean agreeing on every issue, but every constituent deserves a straight answer, an honest explanation, and confidence that their concerns were genuinely considered.
What is your position on data center development in Indiana?
Data centers can bring significant investment and strengthen Indiana's technology infrastructure, but each project must make sense for the surrounding community. Taxpayers should not subsidize some of the world's largest corporations or be forced to shoulder higher utility costs while those companies receive special treatment. Data centers should pay their fair share, demonstrate real local economic benefits, protect water and energy resources, and address traffic, noise, and land-use concerns. I support responsible development—not blank checks or sweetheart tax abatements that shift costs to homeowners and small businesses.
Many voters told us they struggle to afford food, housing and healthcare. If elected, how would you help them address those needs?
Families feel squeezed because the cost of housing, healthcare, food, utilities, and taxes has risen faster than many paychecks. Indiana should control government spending, lower the property-tax burden, expand housing supply by removing unnecessary barriers to construction, and promote competition and price transparency in healthcare. We also need reliable, affordable energy and assistance programs that are well-run and focused on people who truly need help. I supported tax relief for working Hoosiers, including eliminating state income tax on tips and overtime. My goal is simple: make Indiana a place where a paycheck goes further, homeownership remains attainable, and families can build a secure future.
