A Republican Senator in Indiana has come out strongly against redistricting. Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) released a statement Wednesday saying she could not get behind the push for new congressional maps.

President Donald Trump has for months been pushing states, including Indiana, to redraw congressional boundaries to favor Republicans.

State Republicans are getting increased pressure to support the new maps — national interest groups have started funneling significant money into ad campaigns to do just that.

Few senators have publicly stated their position on redistricting, and only a handful have voiced opposition. Still, Senate leadership has said there are not enough votes in favor of new congressional maps.

Leising officially added herself to the list of lawmakers who oppose

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