INDIANAPOLIS — Congressman Jim Baird said migration since 2020 makes it necessary for state lawmakers to redraw Indiana’s Congressional map ahead of the 2026 midterms.
In an interview with News 8 for All INdiana Politics, the Republican said he is not worried about putting himself at risk by potentially picking up more Democratic-leaning voters. Baird’s 4th District is the only district in the state that borders both of Indiana’s Democratic-controlled Congressional seats, Frank Mrvan’s 1st District, and André Carson’s 7th District.
“I think it’s important that we make sure that we have people represented in those districts and that they have appropriate representation,” Baird said. “And I think President Trump won Indiana the last time very well. So, we want to make sure that we have inp