"Over the last several months, Senate Republicans have given very serious and thoughtful consideration to the concept of redrawing our state's congressional maps, Bray said in the statement. I'm announcing there are not enough votes to move that idea forward, and the Senate will not reconvene in December. Trump has repeatedly urged GOP-led states, including Indiana, to rework their congressional boundaries to lock in stronger Republican advantages ahead of 2026."
"On Wednesday, becoming the sixth Republican to speak out, Indiana Senator Jean Leising released a statement, writing, I have heard from hundreds of constituents on this matter in the past two months, and they are overwhelmingly opposed to mid-cycle congressional redistricting with only 6% supporting new districts. Indiana now marks the latest setback in Trump's nationwide redistricting campaign, which has run into resistance even in states controlled by Republicans."
Indiana's GOP Senate leader Rodric Bray announced that there are not enough votes to pursue mid-cycle congressional redistricting and that the Senate will not reconvene in December. Senate Republicans had considered redrawing congressional maps but failed to secure sufficient backing despite pressure from President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance to strengthen Republican advantages before 2026. Only 13 of 40 Indiana Republican senators publicly supported the effort while six opposed it. Senator Jean Leising cited overwhelming constituent opposition, reporting just 6% support for new districts. The outcome represents a setback for nationwide redistricting efforts.
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