Indiana Senate Democrats Issue Statement on Mid-Decade Redistricting Effort

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INDIANAPOLIS - In response to reports that national political figures are pressuring Indiana leaders to reopen the state’s congressional maps mid-decade for partisan gain, Senate Minority Leader Shelli Yoder (D–Bloomington) issued the following statement on behalf of the Democratic Caucus:

“Indiana’s redistricting process exists to protect Hoosiers' votes—not to serve as a tool for partisan manipulation and power grabs. Our law is clear: redistricting happens after the census.

“The idea of reopening congressional maps mid-decade—at the urging of national politicians hoping to carve out more power—is profoundly reckless and flies in the face of American values. It undermines public trust and erodes the foundation of fair representation.

“This should concern every Hoo