“Mike Johnson’s Redistricting Strategy Sparks Debate Ahead of Indiana Special Session”
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., will hold a conference call with Indiana House Republicans this weekend ahead of a special session in the Indiana Statehouse regarding redrawing its congressional maps, according to two sources. Johnson had previously refrained from involvement in redistricting, stating it was an issue for individual states to resolve and that he was not involved. The conference call will occur on Saturday, Nov. 29, at 1 p.m., as reported by multiple outlets.
Last week, Johnson contacted Indiana Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray after Bray stated that Senate Republicans would not convene to advance new maps, per reports. Johnson emphasized the importance of Republicans maintaining their razor-thin majority in the House of Representatives during the 2026 midterm elections, according to reports. Indiana Republicans plan to redraw the 1st and 7th congressional delegations to make them more GOP-leaning in their proposed maps, giving Republicans a chance at netting additional seats in the House.
Following the call, Bray stated that state Republicans would make a final decision on redistricting when they meet for their special session on Monday, Dec. 8. Three federal judges ruled Wednesday that North Carolina’s newly redrawn congressional maps can be used during the 2026 midterm elections. North Carolina’s map is likely to give Republicans an additional House seat as they attempt to retain their razor-thin majority.
States such as Texas and Missouri have redrawn their maps to give Republicans additional seats in Congress, while California voters approved a proposition that could give Democrats five additional seats. Virginia and Maryland are considering redrawing their congressional maps while efforts to redistrict in Kansas stalled. Sam Barron has almost two decades of experience covering a wide range of topics including politics, crime and business.
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