Indiana House GOP Advances Congressional Redistricting Plan

The Indiana House of Representatives has passed a new congressional map that aims to realign all nine of its U.S. House districts to favor Republican candidates. This map, which passed with a 57-41 vote, is now moving to the state Senate for consideration.

According to CBS News, the redistricting effort has been strongly endorsed by former President Trump, who has urged Republican senators to support the plan. The map is expected to flip the two Democratic seats in the state, as it strategically splits Indianapolis into four districts, potentially diluting the voting power of black residents, as noted by The New York Sun.

The push for this mid-decade redistricting follows a national trend, with several GOP-led states altering their maps in preparation for the 2026 midterm elections. In Indiana, the Senate President Rodric Bray has previously expressed doubts about passing the redistricting plan, but pressure from Trump and other party members is mounting.

The redistricting process has been contentious, leading to threats against lawmakers, including a pipe bomb threat faced by state Sen. Jean Leising, who opposed the plan. The outcome of this redistricting could significantly impact the balance of power in Congress, as similar efforts are underway in states like Texas, Missouri, and North Carolina, all aimed at securing Republican advantages in upcoming elections.