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Indiana Republican explains why he defied Trump and rejected congressional redistricting

Indiana Republican explains why he defied Trump and rejected congressional redistricting

Summary

Indiana state senators, including some Republicans, voted against a plan that would have redrawn congressional districts. This plan aimed to create more Republican seats in the U.S. House. Senator Mike Bohacek was one of the Republicans who opposed the maps.

Key Facts

  • President Trump supports changing congressional maps to favor Republicans.
  • Some Indiana Republican state senators opposed these changes.
  • The plan could have added two more Republican seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
  • Indiana Sen. Mike Bohacek voted against the proposed maps.
  • Both Republican and Democrat senators voted together to block the plan.
  • The decision happened on a Thursday.
  • Geoff Bennett interviewed Sen. Mike Bohacek about his decision.

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