Indiana state Sen. Jean Leising (R) reported on Sunday that her home was targeted with a pipe bomb threat, which she linked to the ongoing redistricting controversy in the state.
“Unfortunately, my house was the target of a pipe bomb threat on Saturday evening,” Leising wrote on X. “This is a result of the D.C. political pundits for redistricting. Thanks to the Oldenburg Town Marshall, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, and the ISP, all is okay!” She also shared a photo emphasizing that she would not “cave” to opposing redistricting efforts in Indiana.
The threat comes amid heightened tensions in the state, where multiple lawmakers reported swatting incidents last month, particularly targeting those who have resisted President Trump’s push to redraw the state’s congressional lines into a GOP-favored 9-0 map. Republicans aim to gain seats through redistricting to counter potential midterm losses, while Democrats are seeking gains in other states, including California.
Indiana Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R) previously said the caucus lacked votes to move forward, but suggested in November that a final decision on state House maps could come in December. Meanwhile, internal GOP divisions were evident over the weekend as several senators declined to travel to the White House or endorse the redistricting effort.
Sen. Michael Bohacek (R) posted on Facebook that he would vote against redistricting, criticizing Trump’s conduct and language. Bohacek, who has a daughter with Down syndrome, highlighted previous derogatory remarks by Trump, saying they have real-world consequences and underscoring his advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities.