INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s ongoing Republican dispute over congressional redistricting intensified this week as Rep. Andrew Ireland accused several GOP senators of blocking a map overhaul he says has support from party leadership.

Ireland outlined his concerns during an appearance on the conservative network OAN, arguing that the Republican-controlled state should approve a map that more strongly reflects its political makeup.

“I think that we should have a barn red map,” he said.

He added that the chamber in which he serves has already lined up enough support to advance a new congressional map.

“Unfortunately, right now, while the chamber where I serve certainly has the votes to get that done, we have the support of our governor, lieutenant governor, and almost everybody else in leaders

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