Republican lawmakers in Indiana have been asked by the Trump Administration to redraw the state’s congressional map, according to multiple sources familiar with the plans.
The White House and GOP allies have been exploring redistricting Indiana’s map as part of their broad push to create more Republican seats across the country.
Indiana Republicans control seven of the state’s nine congressional seats. Republicans believe they could easily redraw Rep. Frank Mrvan (D-Ind.) out of his northwestern district. (Punchbowl News: https://punchbowl.news/article/campaigns/vance-indiana/)
Your own words are best, but here’s a suggested script to get you started:
“I am outraged that Republicans would resort to redrawing maps to squeeze out the last two Democratic representatives in Indiana. If Republicans want more representatives in Congress, they should promote and enact policies and values that appeal to voters. In gerrymandered districts, elected officials choose their voters. Hoosiers must be allowed to choose who represents them in government. Let the voters decide who represents them! Do not even consider redrawing Indiana’s already heavily gerrymandered maps. Redistricting is a march to authoritarianism.”
It’s not over yet. Gov Braun is likely leaving the decision to call a special session to House Speaker Huston and Senate Pro Tempore Bray. Voting rights advocates delivered two thick stacks of signatures opposing redistricting to their statehouse offices. They need to continue hearing from you. Make it clear that Hoosiers do not want to redraw maps. Say no to redistricting! Call today:
Contact Governor Braun: 317-232-4567; Email: https://in.accessgov.com/gov/Forms/Page/gov/share-an-opinion/1
Contact your state representative and senator: https://iga.in.gov/information/find-legislators
Speaker Huston: Phone: 317-232-9677; Senator Bray: Phone: 317-232-9400
We MUST let all of our elected officials know what we think! Call now!
Read about redistricting and gerrymandering here: https://www.lwv.org/voting-rights/redistricting (League of Women Voters)
