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Trump Urges GOP Redistricting Amidst Internal Resistance

10/26/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump pressures Republicans to pass new maps ahead of the 2026 elections, but both states lack enough votes.
In Indiana, over a dozen Republicans oppose the idea, fearing changes could make solid districts competitive.
Kansas Rep. Mark Schreiber says redistricting should only reflect population shifts after the census.
Some Republicans support mid-cycle redistricting, but Johnson County remains skeptical, as it has trended Democratic in recent elections.

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U.S. President Donald Trump pressures Republicans to pass new maps ahead of the 2026 elections, but both states lack enough votes.
In Indiana, over a dozen Republicans oppose the idea, fearing changes could make solid districts competitive.
Kansas Rep. Mark Schreiber says redistricting should only reflect population shifts after the census.
Some Republicans support mid-cycle redistricting, but Johnson County remains skeptical, as it has trended Democratic in recent elections.