Indiana House advances controversial draft congressional maps
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Indianapolis, lawmakers proposed new congressional districts that Republicans drafted Monday to reshape Indiana’s nine U.S. House seats and aim to flip two Democratic-held districts. The Indiana House reconvened to consider draft maps splitting Marion County and altering the 1st and 7th districts; the Senate will meet Dec. 8. House leaders advanced House Bill 1032 to allow mid-decade redistricting, and hearings were scheduled. President Trump and state Republicans publicly pushed the change to increase GOP odds in upcoming midterms. Protesters and Democrats criticized the move. Lawmakers scheduled committee hearings for further public testimony. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Republicans drafted and posted a proposed congressional map to the House caucus website.
- 2. Indiana House reconvened Monday to consider the draft maps and related legislation.
- 3. House Bill 1032 was introduced and advanced to permit mid-decade redistricting.
- 4. Public rallies and Democratic objections occurred opposing the reconvening and proposed maps.
- 5. The House referred measures to committee; the State Senate planned to reconvene on Dec. 8.
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