Indiana GOP Proposes New Congressional District Map

Indiana's Republican lawmakers have advanced a proposal to redraw the state's congressional districts. The state House of Representatives approved the new map in a party-line vote, sending the plan to the state Senate for further consideration. The proposed map would reshape Indiana's nine U.S. House districts. Republicans currently hold seven of those seats. The process, known as redistricting, occurs every ten years following the national census. It determines the geographic boundaries for political representation. The party in power at the state level typically draws maps to favor its own candidates, a tactic called gerrymandering. Indiana's legislative session must conclude by November 15. The Republican-controlled Senate is expected to vote on the map proposal before that deadline. If passed, it would go to Governor Eric Holcomb, also a Republican, for his signature.