Donald Trump Jr. and Republicans in the Indiana legislature are warning that GOP establishment-aligned consultants and lawmakers are forming a political action committee aimed at opposing redistricting efforts in the state, which could net Republicans two extra seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Indiana Governor Mike Braun called a special session to explore the possibility of mid-decade redistricting back in October. The move came after pressure from President Donald Trump, who has urged GOP-controlled states to redraw maps in order to counter Democrat-led gerrymandering efforts and “census errors” that overcounted a number of Democrat-controlled states and undercounted those controlled by Republicans, thus giving Democrats multiple unearned seats in blue strongholds.
The proposed map (House Bill 1032) is designed to create a Republican-friendly gerrymander, effectively eliminating the two districts currently controlled by Democrats. It would split Indianapolis into four districts extending into rural Republican areas and divide a Democrat-leaning district near Lake Michigan. Under this map, Republicans would gain a projected 9-0 advantage in Indiana’s congressional delegation, up from the current 7-2 split.
The Indiana House of Representatives passed the redistricting bill on December 5, 2025, by a vote of 57-41. A total of 12 Republicans joined all Democrats in opposition, despite the chamber’s Republican supermajority.
Republicans currently control 40 seats in the Indiana State Senate, meaning that the legislation will pass with a simple majority of 26 votes should all 10 Democrats vote against. Lawmakers have stated that the vote is tight, with at least 20 solid “yes” votes secured.
Some Republicans have already announced their opposition to the new map, including State Senator Michael Bohacek, who stated that he will not vote for the measure due to a mean tweet from President Trump.
The map currently being considered would split the Democratic Party stronghold of Indianapolis
Photo: Fox 59 Indiana
Prominent establishment lawmakers and consultants in Indiana are reportedly mobilizing to block the redistricting effort, according to David Keller, who currently serves as chief of staff for Senator Jim Banks (R-IN).
“Talking to Indiana legislators today who are saying Cam Savage is telling them he is organizing a Super PAC to support those who vote against redistricting and oppose Donald Trump,” Keller posted on X. The post was in reference to Indiana-based GOP consultant Cam Savage, who has not publicly commented on the redistricting effort but has been accused of campaigning against it behind the scenes.
His ties to the controversy stem from his role as a veteran GOP strategist at Limestone Strategies, where he advises establishment Republicans like Senator Todd Young and Rep. Erin Houchin, both of whom benefit from the status quo 7-2 district split.
“I’m sure that will work out just as well as it did for Liz Cheney,” Keller added in his post, concluding the post with a tweet Savage liked from Liz Cheney.
The report was met with fury from the Trump base, including the president’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr.
“If Indiana Republicans side with these Never Trumpers to do the dirty work of Democrats, I’ll be spending a lot of time in Indiana next year campaigning against every single one of them,” Trump Jr. posted on X.
“PS: These RINO consultants sabotaging MAGA need to be rooted out of the GOP!!!”
If Indiana Republicans side with these Never Trumpers to do the dirty work of Democrats, I'll be spending a lot of time in Indiana next year campaigning against every single one of them.
PS: These RINO consultants sabotaging MAGA need to be rooted out of the GOP!!! https://t.co/Vl8k9LVttQ
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) December 11, 2025
The passage or failure of the Indiana map could prove decisive in deciding the balance of power in the House next November, as a number of blue states have further gerrymandered their maps in order to “counter” Republican-led redistricting efforts. A number of Republican states — including Texas, Missouri and North Carolina — have opted to pursue redistricting, while others, such as Florida, are considering it.
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