Overview

• The governor said a session could occur anytime from early November through the start of the 2026 term, likely earlier, with no date set.
• Braun reported that some lawmakers who previously opposed a redraw have changed their positions, while House and Senate leaders have not publicly committed after closed-door caucuses.
• He cautioned that Indiana could face consequences with the Trump administration if it drags its feet, following Vice President JD Vance’s visit and Trump’s meetings with legislative leaders urging new maps.
• Opposition groups delivered more than 6,600 petition signatures against a mid‑decade redraw, and Democratic leaders criticized the push as an attempt to rig the process.
• Only the governor can call a November special session, which Braun said might also include unspecified code updates, as other states advance off‑cycle maps and face litigation.