Indiana GOP to Reconvene for Mid‑Decade Redistricting Push, Could Produce 9‑0 Congressional Map

Republican leaders in the Indiana legislature announced they will reconvene next week to consider a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could flip two Democratic-held U.S. House seats and leave the state with a 9–0 Republican congressional delegation.

House Speaker Todd Huston reversed his previous position and called the House back for a Monday session to take up a proposed redraw of Indiana's congressional districts. State Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray said the Senate will reconvene on Dec. 8 to "make a final decision" on any redistricting measure passed by the House.

What prompted the move

Former President Donald Trump praised the planned action, writing on social media, "I am glad to hear the Indiana House is stepping up to do the right thing, and I hope the Senate finds the Votes." Mr. Trump and other Republican allies have been pressing state officials to pursue mid‑decade map changes aimed at making competitive Democratic districts more favorable to Republicans.

Political pressure and safety concerns

The push followed intensified pressure from national Republican figures and came amid reports of harassment targeting lawmakers. State Sen. Andy Zay confirmed a bomb threat was phoned into his business. Governor Mike Braun said these threats to lawmakers and their families "need to stop." Bray acknowledged the debate over mid‑cycle redistricting "has received a lot of attention and is causing strife here in our state."

Timing and stakes

Redistricting typically follows the decennial census, but Republicans — facing a narrow majority in the Indiana House as parties prepare for the 2026 midterms — have explored a mid‑decade redraw to increase GOP representation. Indiana currently sends seven Republicans and two Democrats to Congress; a successful plan could shift two districts to the GOP.

Broader context and legal fallout

This effort mirrors actions in other states: Texas Republicans held a special session earlier this year to redraw congressional maps, and California voters approved a ballot initiative to alter that state's map in response. Redistricting fights have triggered litigation — for example, a federal court in El Paso ordered Texas to revert to its 2021 map before the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily paused that ruling — and further legal challenges are likely in Indiana if new maps are enacted.

Lawmakers are also racing against practical election timelines: candidate filing deadlines and primary schedules leave limited time for campaigns to adapt to newly drawn districts. Incumbents in other states, such as Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett in Texas, have already weighed alternative plans after their districts were redrawn.

Next steps: The Indiana House meets Monday; the Senate will consider the measure on Dec. 8. If both chambers approve a mid‑cycle plan, legal challenges and possible federal review are expected.