US EditionIndiana State Senators Vote to Reconvene in January, Not Meet in December for Redistricting Talks
Indiana Senate adjourned until 2026 due to lack of support for mid-decade redistricting; Senate Republicans split 15-10 on the issue, delaying votes despite House readiness.
- On Tuesday during Organization Day, the Indiana state Senate and Indiana House of Representatives voted to adjourn until January 5, 2026, delaying mid‑decade congressional map discussions.
- Facing a split GOP, the chamber saw 19 Republican state senators join 10 Democratic senators to approve adjourning after Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray said there were not enough votes.
- Governor Mike Braun vowed to explore ways to compel senators and back primary challengers after adjournment, while House Speaker Todd Huston said the House has votes and asked members to keep the Dec. 1–12 window open.
- The Indiana State Senate votes to adjourn, sidestepping Governor Mike Braun's call for a Nov. 3 special session and delaying redistricting until the 2026 legislative session.
- Experts note Chad Kinsella, Ph.D., explained redistricting requires behind‑the‑scenes work, and Sen. Niezgodski said lawmakers will meet January 5, 2025, to discuss the complex issue.
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Redistricting rift growing among Indiana Republicans
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Gov. Mike Braun made his most overt political threat yet to recalcitrant Republican state senators over early congressional redistricting, saying he’d look for ways to “compel” them to act — and vowing to support primary challengers.
Redistricting rift growing among Indiana Republicans
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun on Tuesday made his most overt political threat to recalcitrant Republican state senators over early congressional redistricting, saying he’d look for ways to “compel” them to act — and vowing to support primary challengers.
GiaQuinta: Redistricting on Hold; Lawmakers Must Tackle High Costs
Source: Photo Courtesy of the Indiana House of Representatives / Indiana House STATEHOUSE — House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D-Fort Wayne) spoke after Organization Day at the Indiana Statehouse on Tuesday, expressing relief that the focus might finally shift away from the mid-decade redistricting effort. GiaQuinta suggested that the delay in a Senate decision, which he believes will be against the redrawing of the congressional maps, will…
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