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Indiana Senate Panel Advances GOP Map as Trump Pressures Holdouts

The fight has become a test of Trump’s mid-cycle redistricting drive after the Supreme Court allowed Texas to use its new map.

Overview

  • The Senate Elections Committee approved HB 1032 on a 6–3 vote after more than six hours of testimony, sending the bill to the full chamber.
  • Senate leaders say passage remains uncertain, with a final floor vote expected Thursday following earlier signs the GOP lacks the votes.
  • The proposal splits Indianapolis into four districts and is designed to convert a 7–2 Republican delegation into nine likely GOP seats.
  • Trump and allied groups, including Turning Point Action and Club for Growth Action, are mounting ads, rallies and primary threats to pressure reluctant Republicans.
  • Lawmakers have reported threats and at least 11 swatting attempts, while opponents warn of minority vote dilution and election officials cite steep cost and timing hurdles to implement new lines.