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Republican leaders in the Indiana Senate say they don’t have the votes needed to pursue a mid-decade redraw of the state’s congressional map.
That evaluation from Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray’s office comes as the White House has stepped up its pressure campaign on Indiana lawmakers, particularly Republican senators, in the last few weeks.
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Redistricting stalls in Indiana Senate
Indiana's redistricting effort has stalled in the state Senate. Why it matters: The White House was expecting Indiana lawmakers to redraw the state's congressional map in favor of Republicans and deliver two more GOP seats in next year's midterm elections.
Redrawing Indiana's Congressional districts could disproportionately affect voters of color, says Indiana Black Legislative Caucus.
Indiana Senate Republicans announced Wednesday that they do not have enough votes to move forward with the plan for mid-cycle redistricting. This was
Members of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus are calling on their Republican colleagues to fight back against a congressional redistricting push from the Trump administration.
Gov. Mike Braun says Indiana lawmakers have about a month left to call a special session on redistricting. Opponents have collected 20,000 petition signatures against the idea.