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Lawmakers, activists rally at Statehouse to oppose mid‑decade redistricting and call for action
Summary
State and local elected officials and civic groups gathered at the Indiana Statehouse to oppose a proposed special session to redraw congressional maps, urging residents to contact the governor and legislators and to organize for upcoming elections.
Speakers at a large rally at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis warned against efforts to hold a mid‑decade redistricting session and urged attendees to pressure state leaders not to redraw congressional maps.
Representative Carrie Hamilton, a Democratic member of the Indiana House from Indianapolis' North Side, told the crowd that President Trump had demanded Governor Mike Braun call a special session so the Republican supermajority could “rerig” congressional districts. “This is an unprecedented power grab designed to silence communities and entrench 1 party rule for years or decades to come,” Representative Carrie Hamilton said.
The event drew elected officials and organizers from several statewide groups. Senator…
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