US EditionIndiana Gov. Mike Braun calls a special session to redraw the state’s congressional boundaries
- Governor Mike Braun announced a special session of the Indiana General Assembly in Indianapolis to start on November 3, addressing redistricting and tax conformity.
- Months of debate and outside interest prompted a special session as President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance pressured lawmakers, while Mike Braun said it protects Hoosiers' voice and representation.
- Under Indiana law, a special session must finish within 30 business days or 40 calendar days, and state lawmakers hold sole authority to draw maps, though the process may involve outside consultants.
- Any new Indiana congressional maps will likely face legal challenges, with Republicans targeting the 1st Congressional District and 7th Congressional District as potential pickups.
- Despite national momentum, Indiana leaders have remained cautious as the White House and national Republicans met with lawmakers while some Indiana Republicans opposed redistricting.
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Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced a special legislative session set to begin November 3 to redraw congressional districts and update the state’s tax code in line with the new federal “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” The move aims to bolster conservative representation and bring tax consistency ahead of the 2026 filing season. Braun emphasized that the session is necessary to ensure Indiana voters are not sidelined by redistricting efforts in De…
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Indiana governor calls a special session to redraw US House maps as redistricting battle spreads
Indiana Republican Gov. Mike Braun has called a special session and directed state lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional districts. The move announced Monday follows weeks of pressure from the White House to back President Donald Trump’s bid to help…
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Sioux City JournalIndiana to take up maps
The Republican governor of Indiana said Monday he’ll schedule a special session to redraw congressional boundaries after weeks of pressure to back President Donald Trump’s bid to add more winnable seats with midcycle redistricting.
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