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Indiana House Republicans have released a draft of a new congressional map that would give the GOP the edge in all nine of the state’s districts. The Hoosier State currently has seven House Republicans and two House Democrats in its congressional delegation. BREAKING — Indiana House Republicans have released a draft congressional map that would shift the state’s delegation from 7-2 to a 9-0 Republican sweep. pic.twitter.com/tZbgnz6DxW — VoteHub (@VoteHub) December 1, 2025 POLITICO shared more: The biggest changes in the proposed map come in the state’s two Democratic-leaning districts, held by Reps. Frank Mrvan and André Carson. Mapmakers split Marion County — home to Indianapolis — into four different districts, essentially diluting the Democrats’ strength in the area. While the map is in line with President Donald Trump’s request for a GOP sweep, it still faces a number of obstacles in order to pass. State House Speaker Todd Huston has consistently said his caucus could pass the new map, and Speaker Mike Johnson huddled with lawmakers this weekend in what was described by one person briefed on the call as very “rah rah” ahead of them convening. The map’s fate in the state Senate, where President Pro Tem Rodric Bray remains opposed, is still uncertain. The White House and other outside groups continue to ramp up pressure on lawmakers resistant to redistricting, and one even faced threats of a pipe bomb over the weekend. President Trump previously said any Republicans in Indiana who oppose the redistricting effort should be primaried. “Any Republican that votes against this important redistricting, potentially having an impact on America itself, should be PRIMARIED,” he said. President Trump Calls Out Two “RINO” State Senators Amid Redistricting Battle WTHR noted: Carson issued a statement shortly after the map was released: "Hoosier values matter more than DC threats and bullying. Splicing our state’s largest city—and its biggest economic driver—into four parts is ridiculous. It’s clear these orders are coming from Washington, and they clearly don’t know the first thing about our community. Hoosiers have made their voices heard and won’t stand for it." Under the current Indiana congressional maps, most of Marion County is in District 7. Under the proposed map, the county would be divided between the 4th, 6th, 7th and 9th districts. T The 9th district would stretch from the Ohio River before snaking through Brown and Morgan counties before snaking into downtown Indianapolis. The 7th District would contain just the north eastern corner of the county before moving to cover a variety of counties on the east central part of the state including Hancock, Madison, parts of Delaware, Henry, Randolph and Wayne counties.

An Indiana state senator said her house was the target of a “pipe bomb threat.” “Unfortunately, my house was the target of a pipe bomb threat on Saturday evening. This is a result of the D.C. political pundits for redistricting,” Indiana state Sen. Jean Leising, a Republican, said. “Thanks to the Oldenburg Town Marshall, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the ISP, all is okay!” she added. Leising said she “will not cave” on her opposition to the redistricting effort. Unfortunately, my house was the target of a pipe bomb threat on Saturday evening. This is a result of the D.C. political pundits for redistricting. Thanks to the Oldenburg Town Marshall, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the ISP, all is okay! pic.twitter.com/5eN0N3G2G6 — Jean Leising (@sen_jeanleising) November 30, 2025 The Hill shared: The GOP is looking to pick up seats through redistricting to offset potential losses in next year’s midterms, though Democrats have started responding in California, where the party is expected to pick up five seats. Indiana Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R) initially issued a statement saying his caucus didn’t have the votes to move forward with redistricting, but later in November suggested his chamber would convene this month to make a “final decision” regarding any potential state House proposals for new maps. Yet cracks within the GOP were evident over the weekend, when several state senators said they declined to travel to the White House at its request or declined to endorse redistricting overall. Previously, Indiana state Sen. Greg Goode, a Republican, said he was the victim of a swatting incident. State Republican Lawmaker Swatted “This evening, my family and I were victims of a swatting incident during which a fake communication was sent to local law enforcement officials,” Goode said last month. Civility please. ?? pic.twitter.com/m7WI5SltNU — Gregory J. Goode (@gregoryjgoode) November 17, 2025 Indiana House Republicans on Monday released a draft of a new congressional map that would give the GOP the edge in all nine of the state’s districts. Indiana Republican Lawmakers Propose New Congressional Map However, numerous Republican state senators oppose the redistricting effort. Leising has been against the effort for weeks. Thanks for sharing your view on redistricting. I appreciate your response and comments. pic.twitter.com/JTjRehISFU — Jean Leising (@sen_jeanleising) November 13, 2025 Indiana Capital Chronicle explained: Longtime Indiana Sen. Jean Leising on Wednesday announced she “will vote NO” on early congressional map changes, citing constituent opposition. “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,” Leising, R-Oldenburg, said in a written statement. She joins five other Senate Republicans to publicly pan plans to reconfigure congressional maps created just four years ago. Thirteen have come out in support, but more than half of the 40-member caucus haven’t made their stances known publicly. Indiana lawmakers will meet in December to consider creating more GOP U.S. House districts ahead of next year’s midterm elections — following a months-long pressure campaign by President Donald Trump’s administration and his supporters. Indiana’s current map advantages Republicans 7-2, but proponents are gunning for a 9-0 version. Boundaries are typically adjusted every 10 years using new census data.

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