US EditionTrump’s redistricting push hits roadblocks in Indiana and Kansas as Republican lawmakers resist
Republican lawmakers resist Trump’s push for mid-decade redistricting amid fairness and constitutional concerns, making Indiana and Kansas rare GOP outliers, with over a dozen Republicans opposing, officials said.
- Trump's plan for Republicans to redraw congressional districts in Indiana and Kansas is facing pushback, as local lawmakers believe they lack enough votes to approve the changes.
- Despite efforts from the White House, including a meeting with Indiana lawmakers, the push for new GOP-friendly maps has not gained traction.
- In Kansas, Republican leaders are attempting to force a special session to address redistricting, but they face opposition from both moderate Republicans and the Democratic governor.
- Concerns about fairness and potential backlash against manipulation of the redistricting process are influencing lawmakers' decisions in both states.
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Trump’s Redistricting Push Hits Roadblocks in Indiana and Kansas as Republican Lawmakers Resist
For most of President Donald Trump's second term, Republicans have bent to his will. But in two Midwestern states, Trump's plan to maintain control of the U.S. House in next year’s election by having Republicans redraw congressional districts has hit a roadblock.
Republicans stall redistricting efforts in Indiana and Kansas
The White House‘s attempts to sway Republicans in Indiana and Kansas have so far failed as the states’ legislatures don’t have the votes to pass the new maps. Top Republicans have pushed for new congressional maps nationally to make keeping the House in 2026 easier. The party has seen internal fighting among those who believe mid-decade redistricting should not be done. Democrats have often responded to Republican efforts with their own new map …
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