Indiana is emerging as the next battleground for mid-decade redistricting as Republicans work to counter congressional maps they say are padded for Democrats through gerrymandering and an influx of illegal voters.
White House officials reportedly have been pressing Indiana state legislators to move forward with drawing new maps. The Hoosier State currently sends seven Republicans and two Democrats to the House in addition to its two Republicans senators.
Democrat Rep. Frank Mrvan, representing the 1st District, is the most likely to see his home district disappear.
Monday afternoon, Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-IN) became the first member of Indiana’s congressional delegation to publicly call for Indiana to move towards new maps.
“Democrats have proven they will use every tool available to them to gain and keep power,” Stutzman posted on X. “For years, Republicans have idly stood by while the Left has weaponized government against us. It’s time for us to drop the gloves. At this moment, our state has the opportunity to give conservative Hoosiers the representation in DC they deserve. I stand with President Trump, it’s time to redraw Indiana’s congressional map!”
By Monday evening, Indiana’s other six Republican members of Congress had joined Stutzman.
