Indiana redistricting bill clears committee, heads to full House for vote

Indiana redistricting bill clears committee, heads to full House for vote

Indiana’s controversial redistricting bill cleared its first major hurdle on Tuesday, advancing out of the state House Committee on Elections with an 8-to-5 vote. The bill to redraw the state’s congressional districts to favor Republicans next heads to the full House for a vote later this week. The state Senate is expected to take it up on Dec. 8. Gov. Mike Braun (R-IN) speaks at an event in Indianapolis on April 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conr…

Mid-decade Redistricting Moves Forward

The House Elections and Apportionment Committee approved a bill allowing for redistricting to move forward for consideration by the House in an 8-5 vote.

State House Elections Committee Passes Congressional Redistricting Maps

The Indiana House Elections and Apportionment Committee has passed a bill to redraw the state’s congressional maps. Republican Senator Mike Bohacek says he remains against the redistricting, noting he is standing against President Trump who used slurs against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and says Trump’s “choices of words have consequences.” Just two people spoke in favor of the maps at the committee hearing, with 43 speaking in opposition. Repub…