Gov. Mike Braun calls special session to redraw Indiana's congressional maps

[RandySF]

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has officially called lawmakers back to the Statehouse for a special session to redraw the Hoosier State’s congressional maps mid-decade, as requested by President Donald Trump's administration.

But the votes to redistrict still aren't there, a Senate Republicans spokesperson told IndyStar after Braun's announcement Oct. 27.

The special session is expected to start Nov. 3, according to the proclamation Braun plans to sign Oct. 27. In a statement, Braun said it would also include resolving a state and federal tax compliance issue caused by the One Big Beautiful Bill's changes to tax law.

“I am calling a special legislative session to protect Hoosiers from efforts in other states that seek to diminish their voice in Washington and ensure their representation in Congress is fair," Braun said in a press release Oct. 27. "I am also asking the legislature to conform Indiana's tax code with new federal tax provisions to ensure stability and certainty for taxpayers and tax preparers for 2026 filings.”




https://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2025/10/27/indiana-governor-mike-braun-special-session-redistrict-republican-congress-2026-election/85739380007/

[D_Master81]

1. All this for what?

Republicans control 7 of the 9 seats. What are you going to do? Indy and “the region” are the only areas Dems represent. My district of the South Bend area used to be a toss up leaning Dem until it got redrawn 15 years ago, now it’s safely Republican like all of them. Are you going to make it so it’s 100% Republican control? Even then all this BS for 2 seats?