Summary
Indiana lawmakers rejected a plan to create more Republican congressional seats. This decision affected President Trump's redistricting efforts ahead of midterm elections. Several states have already set up new congressional maps, with some favoring Republicans and others Democrats.
Key Facts
- Indiana's legislature voted against a proposal for two more Republican seats, with 21 Republicans opposing it.
- Six states—Texas, California, Ohio, Missouri, North Carolina, and Utah—have completed new congressional maps.
- Republicans have a slight majority in the House with 220 seats, compared to Democrats' 213.
- Midterm elections often result in the sitting president's party losing seats.
- Texas is temporarily using a Republican-favored map despite legal challenges.
- California's new map favors Democrats, potentially offsetting gains elsewhere by Republicans.
- Ohio's bipartisan redistricting could result in Republicans gaining 2-3 seats.
- North Carolina's new map, approved in October, could give Republicans 1 additional seat.
