Buttigieg Leads Rally Against Indiana GOP Mid-Decade Redistricting Plans

Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation and potential 2028 presidential candidate, led a rally at the Indiana Statehouse opposing a mid-decade redistricting effort by Indiana Republicans that is seen as favoring the GOP for upcoming elections. Buttigieg criticized Indiana Republicans for yielding to pressure from President Donald Trump’s administration to redraw congressional maps to potentially increase Republican House seats from the current 7-2 advantage to as many as 9-0. He condemned the redistricting as a form of cheating that undermines voter influence and fairness, emphasizing that voters should judge politicians on their results rather than manipulated maps. Despite Buttigieg’s vocal opposition and promises to hold Republicans politically accountable, Democrats acknowledge they lack the power to prevent Governor Mike Braun and the GOP-controlled legislature from enacting the new maps. The redistricting fight highlights broader political tensions in Indiana, with concerns about reduced electoral competitiveness and calls for transparency in the redistricting process. Buttigieg’s involvement also signals Democratic efforts to mobilize against what they view as partisan attempts to suppress voter influence ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.