Summary
Indiana's Republican-led senate voted against a new congressional map that was meant to give their party an advantage in the 2026 elections. President Donald Trump had pressured for this mid-cycle redistricting to favor Republicans, but the proposal was rejected by a combination of Republican and Democratic senators.
Key Facts
- Indiana's senate is led by Republicans and a proposal for new district lines was voted down.
- The new map was supposed to help Republicans win more seats in the 2026 elections.
- President Trump wanted states to change district lines before the usual 10-year cycle.
- Twenty-one Republican senators and all 10 Democratic senators opposed the plan.
- Trump urged Republicans to redraw districts to have more favorable election outcomes.
- Trump criticized senators who resisted the plan, hinting at supporting their challengers in future elections.
- Some Indiana lawmakers received threats during the debate about redistricting.
- Half of Indiana's state senate will have elections in 2026.
