Political heat rises in Indiana’s redistricting debate

Indiana lawmakers are standing firm as debate over whether to redraw the state’s congressional districts continues.

Sen. Shelli Yoder, D-Bloomington, the Senate minority leader, said she is hearing a clear message from voters.

“What’s being asked of us was unprecedented,” Yoder asserted. “Hoosiers made their voices very loud and very clear; they do not want their congressional maps redrawn.”

Yoder’s comments come after Gov. Mike Braun and President Donald Trump pressured state senators to return for a special session on redistricting. Republican Senate leaders said they do not have enough support for new maps mid-cycle and want to wait until January.

Some Republicans argued redrawing the lines now would strengthen voter representation. However, other Republicans are joining with Demo