Overview
- The Republican-controlled chamber rejected the House-passed plan by 31–19, ending the push to redraw Indiana’s congressional map.
- Under state procedures, lawmakers cannot revisit the issue before the 2026 midterm elections.
- The proposal would have split Indianapolis into four districts and was expected to eliminate two Democratic-held seats.
- President Trump publicly pressured GOP senators and threatened to back primary challengers, targeting Senate leader Rodric Bray as Vice President JD Vance and other allies lobbied in person.
- Several senators reported receiving anonymous death threats and false police reports during the campaign, as redistricting battles continue in states such as Texas and North Carolina.