Indiana Gov. Mike Braun, a Republican, has called a special session to redraw the state’s congressional map ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. “I am calling a special legislative session to protect Hoosiers from efforts in other states that seek to diminish their voice in Washington and ensure their representation in Congress is fair,” Braun said. “I am also asking the legislature to conform Indiana’s tax code with new federal tax provisions to ensure stability and certainty for taxpayers and tax preparers for 2026 filings,” he added. I am calling a special legislative session to protect Hoosiers from efforts in other states that seek to diminish their voice in Washington and ensure their representation in Congress is fair. I am also asking the legislature to conform Indiana's tax code with new federal tax… pic.twitter.com/WXFrIqRQPH — Governor Mike Braun (@GovBraun) October 27, 2025 More from the Associated Press: Republican Gov. Mike Braun called for the General Assembly to convene Nov. 3 for the special session. It’s unclear whether enough of the GOP majority Senate will back new maps. The White House held multiple meetings with Indiana lawmakers who have held out for months. The legislative leaders kept their cards close as speculation swirled over whether the state known for its more measured approach to Republican politics would answer the redistricting call. Vice President JD Vance first met with Braun and legislative leaders in Indianapolis in August and Trump met privately with state House Speaker Todd Huston and state Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray in the Oval Office weeks later. Vance also spoke to state lawmakers visiting Washington that day. Indiana Senate Republicans stated last week that they do not have the necessary votes to redraw the state’s congressional map. Molly Swigart, a spokesperson for Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray, said “the votes aren’t there for redistricting.” Congressional Redistricting Effort In Red State Hits Snag An Indiana Senate Republicans spokesperson told IndyStar on Monday the votes to redistrict still aren't there. "Trump allies believe the Indiana Senate President Pro Tempore and his leadership team are the key holdouts—they think they have majority support among rank and file," POLITICO national politics correspondent Adam Wren said last week. Trump allies believe the Indiana Senate President Pro Tempore and his leadership team are the key holdouts—they think they have majority support among rank and file. https://t.co/RntvIcOxiJ — Adam Wren (@adamwren) October 22, 2025 IndyStar shared: While Republican lawmakers in other states appeared eager to redraw maps to help Trump, Indiana's lawmakers have seemed more cautious and reticent, with several members telling IndyStar recently that they were either still weighing the idea or outright opposed to it. A spokesperson for Indiana Senate Republicans said the votes weren't there to redistrict Oct. 22. However, Politico reported a majority of the caucus supported redistricting during a call with the White House on Oct. 17. The Senate needs 25 votes to pass new maps, assuming Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith would break a tie in favor of redistricting. Only 11 senators have publicly supported the measure, and Senate Democrats are likely to vote no. The story may be different in the House, however. A spokesperson for the House Republicans did not answer questions on what a potential map would look like or if lawmakers expect it to pass.