Indiana Voters Reject Mid-Decade Redistricting Amid GOP, Trump Pressure

President Donald Trump and national Republicans are pressuring red states, including Indiana, to pursue mid-decade redistricting to increase Republican control of the U.S. House ahead of the 2026 elections. Indiana Republicans met with Trump and White House officials to discuss redistricting, despite significant opposition from Indiana voters, with multiple polls showing over half oppose redrawing congressional maps mid-decade, citing concerns about fairness and voter disenfranchisement. Indiana Democratic leaders condemn the efforts as attempts to rig maps in favor of Trump and GOP interests, while some Indiana Republicans remain reluctant or opposed to the push despite pressure from Vice President JD Vance and others. Meanwhile, in California, Democrats have passed legislation to place a special election on the ballot aiming to redraw maps to add five Democratic House seats, countering Republican gerrymandering efforts in states like Texas. The debate highlights a national struggle over redistricting timing and fairness, with opponents arguing redistricting should be balanced and conducted only once per decade following the census, while supporters claim it is necessary to protect or extend their party's influence. Voter priorities in Indiana focus more on daily issues such as inflation and energy costs rather than redistricting, which remains a low priority for many residents despite the political battle.