Indiana House Republicans unveiled a new congressional map draft Monday that could give the party two additional seats, though its fate in the state Senate remains uncertain.
The proposed map targets Democratic-held districts, including Rep. Frank Mrvan’s 1st Congressional District and Rep. André Carson’s 7th Congressional District. Analysis suggests Mrvan’s seat, which had been evenly split between Trump and Harris in November, would shift to favor Trump by 12 points, while Carson’s Indianapolis-based district, previously carried by Harris by nearly 42 points, would have gone for Trump by 19 points.
The Indiana House is set to begin its 2026 legislative session Monday afternoon. House Speaker Todd Huston (R) said all legislative business, including redrawing the state’s congressional map, will be considered, and he claimed his caucus has the votes to move forward.
National Republicans, including former President Trump, have urged Indiana lawmakers to adopt a 9-0 map to create more pickup opportunities ahead of the 2026 midterms. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R) reportedly met virtually with Indiana House Republicans over the weekend to discuss the plan.
Indiana Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R) has said the Senate will reconvene in December to decide on redistricting proposals, suggesting a potential breakthrough after previously stating the chamber lacked the votes to advance new maps. However, several Senate Republicans have indicated they will not support changes, with one declining a White House visit and another opposing the new map. Trump and his allies have threatened to primary Republicans who resist the redistricting push.