STATEWIDE — President Donald Trump is calling on Indiana lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional maps.

The New York Times first reported that the president invited Indiana Senate Republicans to participate in a phone call about redistricting on Friday. He urged lawmakers to adjust the maps ahead of the 2026 midterms in order to target the two Democratic-held seats. Indiana Republicans currently hold a 7-2 advantage in the U.S. House.

Over the past few months, the White House has pushed for redistricting efforts in multiple “red” states including Indiana, Ohio, and Texas.

Vice President JD Vance discussed the topic with Gov. Mike Braun and Republican lawmakers at the statehouse last week. Braun has indicated that he would call a special session on redistricting if he felt like Repu

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