Indiana's GOP governor says he will call a special redistricting session
Summary
Indiana’s Republican governor, Mike Braun, announced a special session to consider redrawing the state's congressional districts to protect Indiana’s representation in Congress. The session will begin on November 3 and could last up to 40 days, though some Republican lawmakers are uncertain about having enough support for new district lines.Key Facts
- Governor Mike Braun will call a special legislative session starting November 3 to redraw Indiana’s congressional map.
- The session aims to address federal tax changes and protect Indiana’s voice in Congress.
- Indiana currently has seven Republican and two Democratic members of Congress.
- Filing for the 2026 midterm elections opens January 7, with primaries on May 5, giving limited time for campaigning under new districts.
- Republicans hold a supermajority in Indiana’s legislature, but Senate President Rodric Bray says votes for redistricting are not certain.
- Democrats oppose the session and plan to fight it strongly.
- This move follows a broader national effort by Republicans, supported by President Trump, to redraw maps in red states to strengthen GOP representation.
- Similar redistricting battles have happened recently in states like Texas, California, Missouri, and North Carolina.
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