Indiana Senate to vote on 9-0 GOP congressional map, but future uncertain
Summary
Indiana’s state Senate will vote on a new congressional map that would make all nine U.S. House districts in the state favor Republicans. The map has passed the state House but faces uncertainty in the Senate due to opposition from some Republican lawmakers and public concerns. President Donald Trump supports the map and has criticized those opposing it.Key Facts
- The new map would create nine Republican-leaning congressional districts in Indiana.
- Republicans currently hold seven of Indiana’s nine U.S. House seats; Democrats hold two.
- The map splits Democratic Rep. André Carson’s district in Indianapolis to reduce Democratic votes there.
- The Indiana state House approved the map 57-41, but the Senate vote is uncertain.
- At least 12 Republican senators have publicly opposed the new map, and about 10 more are undecided.
- To pass, the map needs 25 out of 50 Senate votes; the Republican lieutenant governor would break ties.
- President Trump has criticized Republican senators who oppose the map and threatened primary challenges.
- Vice President JD Vance has also met with Indiana GOP lawmakers to support the mid-decade redistricting plan.
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