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Last updated on November 20, 2025
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Fair Redistricting in Indiana
Fair redistricting means maps that reflect communities — not politicians’ interests — by accounting for population change and racial diversity so every Hoosier’s voice counts. Mid-decade attempts to redraw Indiana’s districts for partisan advantage undermine our democracy and risk diluting the voting power of communities of color.
The Indiana constitution requires the General Assembly to redraw district lines once every decade based on data gathered in the Census. These new district lines determine our political voice, shaping our lives and our communities for the next decade.
When it’s conducted fairly, redistricting accurately reflects population changes and racial diversity; it’s used by legislators to equitably allocate representation in Congress and state legislatures. However, when redistricting is used as a tool to manipulate electoral outcomes or discriminate against certain groups, it ceases to be lawful and equitable, and we call it gerrymandering. Throughout history, legislators have used gerrymandering to attack the right to vote and weaken the voting power of certain communities. Using these tactics, legislators manipulate voting district lines in ways that dilute the voting power of communities — especially communities of color.
In 2025, politicians in Washington have pressured Indiana lawmakers to do just that: redraw maps mid-decade in a transparent power grab.
Politicians should earn electoral victories by engaging with their constituents and championing policies that improve lives, not by manipulating district lines. In other words, we the voters should choose our elected officials, not the other way around.
What's Happening
Governor Mike Braun called for a special session to redraw Indiana’s congressional maps mid-decade, aiming to lock in partisan advantage ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The Indiana House and Senate announced that, rather than convene for a special session, they would start the 2026 regular session early in December. However, Senate leadership has maintained that there aren’t enough votes in that chamber in favor of redistricting, and senators recently voted to set Jan. 5 as their return date, instead of convening early. Meanwhile, House leaders told members to keep early December dates open, keeping the redistricting question technically alive. For now, though, mid-cycle redistricting appears to be on hold.
