GOP Bid to Redraw Indiana's Political Map Fails—in GOP-Led Senate

A Republican effort to redraw Indiana's congressional map for greater party advantage has unexpectedly failed. The state's Republican-controlled Senate voted against the proposed new boundaries. The plan specifically targeted Indiana's only two districts currently held by Democrats. The redrawn map would have made those districts more favorable to Republican candidates. The surprising Senate vote stops the proposal from advancing. It highlights internal disagreements within the state's GOP majority on the sensitive issue of redistricting. This process, which adjusts electoral district boundaries, is often used to try to secure future wins. Political reporter Hunter Woodall contributed to this report.