The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus discussed the potential impacts of mid-decade redistricting during a meeting on Monday. Lawmakers said if they return for a special session, it should focus on strengthening schools, addressing housing concerns or utility costs rather than redrawing congressional maps.

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"It's an incredible myth that Indiana is a red state. It's really more purple. If I am not mistaken, President Trump won by 58% of the vote. That does not mean red," State Rep. Earl Harris Jr. said.

Harris Jr. emphasized the need to address practical concerns facing Hoosiers.

"If we come back, we should come back to help Hoosiers deal with real problems," Harris Jr. said.

State Rep. Cherrish Pryor called mid-decade redistricting "a political move."

"We shoul

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