Indiana Legislature Advances Contested Mid-Decade Congressional Redistricting Plan
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Indianapolis — State lawmakers advanced a mid‑decade congressional redistricting bill this week after the Republican‑led House passed new maps and the Senate Elections Committee approved them 6‑3 following extensive public testimony and protests. The proposal, backed by national allies and donor groups, would likely shift two Democratic seats to Republican control, potentially creating a 9‑0 GOP congressional delegation. About 127 people testified and hundreds rallied at the Statehouse. Some Republican senators resisted White House and outside pressure, while supporters urged rebalancing political power. The legislation now moves through the Senate for consideration. Based on 7 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Months of pressure from the White House and allied groups targeted Indiana redistricting.
- 2. Last week the Republican-led Indiana House passed the new congressional map by a 57-41 vote.
- 3. Over the subsequent hearings, 127 people signed up to testify and hundreds rallied at the Statehouse.
- 4. On Monday the Senate Elections Committee advanced the redistricting bill in a 6-3 vote.
- 5. The bill now proceeds to the full Indiana Senate for additional floor consideration and votes.
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