Indiana, Virginia Call Special Sessions for Partisan Redistricting Amid National Battle

Indiana Governor Mike Braun has called a special legislative session to redraw the state's congressional maps, aiming to protect Indiana's representation in Congress amid a national battle over redistricting. This move aligns with efforts by the Trump administration and Republican-controlled states to maintain control of the House of Representatives in the upcoming midterm elections. Although some Indiana Senate Republicans initially doubted there was enough support for redistricting, recent developments show growing backing for the effort. Meanwhile, Virginia Democrats are also pursuing redistricting through a special session to boost their chances in next year's midterms and counter Republican-led states' partisan maps, highlighting the broader national contest over congressional district boundaries. Both parties view redistricting as a critical tool in the fight for control of the House, with Democrats emphasizing fair representation and Republicans aiming to consolidate gains. The legal and political battles over redistricting maps are intensifying as states prepare for the 2026 elections.