Governor Braun Backs Redrawing Indiana’s Congressional Map, Says Debate Is About National Fairness

Governor Braun Backs Redrawing Indiana’s Congressional Map, Says Debate Is About National Fairness

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI)-- Indiana Governor Mike Braun visited West Lafayette on Tuesday, speaking with News 18 about several issues facing the state — including one of the most hotly debated topics in the nation right now: redistricting.

Brian Howey: 'Balloon squeeze’ congressional districts could backfire on GOP

BLOOMINGTON — After a week of President Donald J. Trump threatening recalcitrant Indiana Republican state senators, after Indiana Gov. Mike Braun suggested a Senate leadership change, and after at least eight swatting incidents, mid-decade redistricting was revived last Tuesday.

Governor Braun Defends Special Session

Indiana Governor Mike Braun is defending his decision to call lawmakers into a special session this month to approve new congressional maps that would favor Republicans. Braun says he knows some people are upset with the timing of redrawing the maps between census counts but says the state needs to “be competitive.” The House will vote on the bill today (Friday), and the Senate vote is expected next week. President Trump and Vice President Vance…