Overview
- Gov. Mike Braun formally summoned lawmakers for a Nov. 3 session to consider new congressional lines, saying he aims to protect Hoosier representation.
- Republicans hold supermajorities and could pass a map without Democratic votes, yet the Senate president’s office says the votes to approve a redraw are still lacking.
- President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have lobbied Indiana leaders for months to pursue a mid-decade remap as part of a broader national push.
- Republicans are eyeing the two Democratic-held districts in a 7–2 delegation, with particular focus on Frank Mrvan’s northwest seat and potential changes to Indianapolis-based boundaries.
- Democrats and voting-rights groups vow to fight the move and prepare legal challenges, and a tight 2026 election calendar adds pressure with candidate filing set to begin Jan. 7.