US EditionGov. Mike Braun on Indiana Redistricting Special Session: 'It Probably Will Happen'
Governor Braun supports a November special session as GOP leaders shift stance on redistricting to secure a Republican majority before 2026 midterms, despite opposition petitions.
- Indiana Governor Mike Braun stated on September 16 that a special legislative session to redraw congressional boundaries probably will happen between November and January.
- Braun said he will only call the session if he has enough legislative support and noted some lawmakers have recently changed their positions on the issue.
- The special session aims to address concerns about possible gerrymandering intended to strengthen Republican control of the U.S. House, amid ongoing pressure from national figures including Vice President-elect JD Vance.
- He mentioned plans to consult with legislators, and if there's support, to proceed accordingly, noting that redistricting is needed due to population declines in some states.
- Braun wants the session to be organic and successful, while Democrats plan a rally on September 18 opposing redistricting and criticizing Trump’s influence on the process.
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Indiana Governor Mike Braun Says Special Session on Redistricting Becoming Increasingly Likely
WISH-TV STATEWIDE–Indiana Governor Mike Braun said Tuesday that a special session on redistricting is becoming increasingly likely. Many Republican lawmakers were against redrawing Indiana’s congressional maps, but a few of them have changed their mind and decided to support it. That is weighing on Braun’s mind. “All I’m telling you is that we’re going to look at it. We’re going to pull our legislators. If it’s there (the support), then we’re g…
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Indiana governor floats November special session on redistricting
Gov. Mike Braun suggested Monday that Indiana lawmakers could return for a special session in November to redraw congressional boundaries — his clearest signal yet in support of mid-cycle redistricting.
Gov. Braun floats November special session on redistricting
Gov. Mike Braun suggested Monday that Indiana lawmakers could return for a special session in November to redraw congressional boundaries — his clearest signal yet in support of mid-cycle redistricting.
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