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 calls special session to boost Republicans in congress
Gov. Mike Braun of Indiana called a special legislative session Monday to redraw his state’s congressional map to benefit Republicans, joining a national redistricting push. But it was not clear whether the governor would be able to muster enough support in the Republican-led legislature to pass a new map.
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Indiana to take up maps for 2026 midterm vote
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.
Political leaders react to governor's call for redistricting session
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun on Monday called for a special session of the Indiana legislature to address redrawing the state’s congressional map to bolster Republican presence, joining a push by national Republicans to secure more seats ahead of next year’s…
Indiana Redistricting Special Session Could Flip Congress
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…
Indiana Governor Calls Special Session For Redistricting
Source: SOPA Images / Getty The Republican Party is desperately afraid of losing control of the House in the 2026 midterms. That fear had led them to spend the last several months launching redistricting efforts to gerrymander congressional maps to their advantage. While it looked like an Indiana redistricting effort didn’t have the votes to get off the ground, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has called a special legislative session focused on redrawing…
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