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Indiana Senate Votes on Controversial Republican Redistricting Bill

12/9/2025

Summary

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The Indiana Senate plans to vote on a redistricting bill that would secure all nine congressional seats for Republicans in 2026 elections.
The bill passed the Indiana House 57–41, but Senate support is divided.
Senate President Rodric Bray (R-Ind.) says not all senators back the proposal.
Citizens testified at committee hearings that the redistricting undermines democracy.
The Senate vote is expected Thursday, amid threats against lawmakers who oppose the measure.

History

Historical Context

The 2011 Redistricting Act followed the 2010 census, allowing states to redraw congressional districts. In Indiana, the Republican-controlled legislature passed a map favoring their party, reflecting a broader trend initiated by the Republican State Leadership Committee's REDMAP program. As states propose new redistricting plans for 2026, concerns about gerrymandering and its impact on fair representation continue to resonate in American politics.

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Story summary

The Indiana Senate plans to vote on a redistricting bill that would secure all nine congressional seats for Republicans in 2026 elections.
The bill passed the Indiana House 57–41, but Senate support is divided.
Senate President Rodric Bray (R-Ind.) says not all senators back the proposal.
Citizens testified at committee hearings that the redistricting undermines democracy.
The Senate vote is expected Thursday, amid threats against lawmakers who oppose the measure.

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