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Indiana Senate Defies Trump, Kills GOP Redistricting Push 31–19

The result closes the door on an out-of-cycle map before 2026, signaling limits to Trump's sway.

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.