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Indiana Governor Calls Special Session to Redraw Congressional Map

10/29/2025

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Braun Redraws Map

Indiana Governor Mike Braun called a special session to redraw the state's congressional map starting November 3.
The move follows pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to secure Republican control ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Indiana Republicans are divided, with some lawmakers saying there are not enough votes.
Similar resistance exists in Kansas, where GOP leaders struggle to gain support.
Some Republicans advocate for new maps to counter perceived Democratic advantages.

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Bonta Warns Election

California Attorney General Rob Bonta warned the Nov. 4 special election for Proposition 50 could face interference from U.S. President Donald Trump.
He noted Trump’s history of denying losses and possible challenges to the results.
The U.S. Department of Justice will send federal monitors, a move Governor Gavin Newsom called federal overreach.
The California Republican Party requested monitors and Bonta dismissed their voting-irregularities claims as unfounded.

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Braun Redraws Map

Indiana Governor Mike Braun called a special session to redraw the state's congressional map starting November 3.
The move follows pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to secure Republican control ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Indiana Republicans are divided, with some lawmakers saying there are not enough votes.
Similar resistance exists in Kansas, where GOP leaders struggle to gain support.
Some Republicans advocate for new maps to counter perceived Democratic advantages.

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