Indiana Legislature Convenes to Weigh Redistricting: What to Know

House Republicans favor redistricting, but GOP senators are split, despite urging from President Donald Trump and Indiana Gov. Mike Braun.

The Indiana Statehouse, home to the Indiana Supreme Court, in Indianapolis on May 26, 2007. Mark Goebel via Wikimedia Commons/CC BY 2.0

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana House will convene on Dec. 1, more than a month ahead of schedule, to consider redrawing the state’s congressional districts to favor Republican candidates.

The state Senate will convene on Dec. 8 to consider any proposal forwarded by the House, in a reversal of previously announced plans.