By Aldgra Fredly
Contributing Writer
Indiana Republicans will reconvene next month to consider President Donald Trump’s push to redraw the state’s congressional map, according to state lawmakers.
In a statement on Tuesday, Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston said that state House Republicans will gavel in on Dec. 1 to consider “all legislative matters,” including redrawing the state’s congressional map.
Indiana Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray later announced that his chamber would reconvene on Dec. 8 to “make a final decision” on any redistricting proposal received from the House.
“The issue of redrawing Indiana’s congressional maps mid-cycle has received a lot of attention and is causing strife here in our state,” Bray said in a statement, adding that the Senate intends to address the matter.
This marked a shift from his earlier comments that the state Senate would not convene in December, as there was not enough support to pass a new congressional map.
Trump, who has been pushing for the state’s redistricting, stated on social media that he hopes the state Senate will obtain the necessary votes to advance the plan.
“I am glad to hear the Indiana House is stepping up to do the right thing, and I hope the Senate finds the votes,” the president said in a Truth Social post.
“If they do, I will make sure that all of those people supporting me win their primaries, and go on to greatness but, if they don’t, I will partner with the incredibly powerful MAGA Grassroots Republicans to elect STRONG Republicans who are ready to do what is needed to protect our country and, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN.”
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun said in a post on X that he welcomed the two chambers’ decision to vote on a new map.
“Hoosiers deserve to have fair representation in Washington and now the General Assembly needs to deliver a 9-0 map which will help level the playing field,” he stated.
Indiana House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta issued a statement criticizing the move, saying that Republicans should direct their efforts toward lowering costs for people in Indiana instead of focusing on redistricting.
“Hoosiers have already said loud and clear that they don’t want redistricting. Why are we wasting valuable time and resources on this when we could be lowering costs for Hoosiers?” GiaQuinta said. “They deserve better, and House Democrats plan to prioritize their needs this session.”
Indiana Republicans, who hold a supermajority in both legislative chambers, have been under pressure to redraw the state’s congressional districts since August. Vice President JD Vance made two trips to Indianapolis last month to speak with lawmakers, and legislative leaders have met with Trump in the Oval Office.
Trump had previously warned that any Republican lawmakers in Indiana who object to the redistricting efforts should be ousted during primary elections, as he pushed to redraw congressional districts to favor Republicans.
Jack Phillips and Reuters contributed to this report.
