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Indiana Senate Reverses Course, Sets Dec. 8 Session to Decide Redistricting After House Meets Dec. 1

The Senate's reversal follows days of pressure from President Trump, setting up a decisive vote on whether to pursue a more GOP‑friendly map.

Overview

  • House Speaker Todd Huston said the chamber will gavel in Dec. 1 to take up all business, including a congressional map redraw.
  • Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray scheduled a Dec. 8 return to make a final decision on any House‑passed redistricting plan.
  • Bray had recently said the Senate lacked the votes for a new map, leaving the ultimate outcome uncertain despite the new timetable.
  • Trump publicly urged Republicans to approve a new map and warned he would back primary challengers against lawmakers who oppose it.
  • Gov. Mike Braun pressed for what he calls fair maps and said the General Assembly should deliver a 9–0 GOP delegation, while Democrats denounced the push and reports noted threats and harassment targeting multiple officials.