Indiana redistricting, explained
Follow the efforts to redraw Indiana’s congressional districts, and learn how that affects Indianapolis voters in upcoming elections.
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Where do things stand now?
On Thursday, Dec. 11, the Indiana Senate voted 31-19 against House Bill 1032, which would have redrawn the state’s congressional districts. The vote follows months of mounting pressure on Republicans in Indiana and other states by President Donald Trump to create more districts that would favor Republicans.
The failure of the bill likely ends the redistricting push here, as candidates face a Feb. 6 deadline to file ahead of the 2026 election.
Every 10 years, states redraw their congressional districts. The fundamental goal is to make sure each district has roughly the same number of people, so that everyone is fairly represented in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Now, though, President Donald Trump is calling on states — including Indiana — to change the maps just a few years after they were redrawn in 2021. For Hoosiers, that would potentially involve dividing Democratic-leaning voters in northwest Indiana and in Marion County so that districts favor Republican candidates before the 2026 midterm elections.
Many residents are concerned that redistricting could result in Marion County voters losing their fair representation in Congress.
This guide aims to get residents up to speed on the process, history and mechanics of redistricting.
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