Key Republican lawmakers are pushing back against President Trump's call for Indiana to redraw its congressional district lines way ahead of the next census. Gov. Braun is noncommital. But after a town hall in Merrillville, his lieutenant governor told the Indiana Citizen: “President Trump’s the leader of our party ... . I think it’d be wise to follow his leadership on this.” ...
Kris Miller, a Lake County voter attending with her daughter, told Beckwith that Democrats make up about 40% of Indiana’s electorate but hold just two of nine House seats.
“We are (already) gerrymandered,” Miller said.
‘FIGHT FIRE WITH FIRE’: Lt. Gov. Beckwith pushes for redistricting at tense Lake County town hall
Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith fielded several questions about redistricting during a town hall in Merrillville on Tuesday. (Photo/Sydney Byerly)
By: Sydney Byerly
August 13, 2025