Indiana Republicans split over Trump’s push for early redistricting

Written By Irene Gonzalez

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

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