Episode 892: Indiana is the Latest State to Consider Trump’s GOP Gerrymandering Scheme, Kansas Edges Closer

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Oct. 29, 2025

Indiana is the Latest State to Consider Trump’s GOP Gerrymandering Scheme, Kansas Edges Closer
October 27th Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed a proclamation calling the state’s legislature into special session on November 3rd to consider congressional redistricting and a tax code issue.   This follows weeks of lobbying by Trump administration officials, worried that the GOP may lose control of the U.S. House. 

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Articles & Resources:

American Democracy Minute - What States are Next?  Updates on Pre-Midterm Gerrymandering Prospects in Missouri, Kansas, Florida, Ohio, Alabama & New Hampshire

Indiana Capital Chronicle - Indiana governor summons lawmakers for redistricting session amid national GOP pressure 
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun - Gov. Mike Braun Calls Special Session on Redistricting and Federal and State Tax Issue
STATE OF INDIANA EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT - Proclamation  
Kansas Reflector - Kansas redistricting ‘hellscape’ and presumed special session get spotlight in Johnson County forum

KCUR - Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson said that enough Republican lawmakers signed on in his chamber to call a special session to consider gerrymandering the state's congressional map. It's not clear if the Kansas House has enough support yet, though.
Princeton Gerrymandering Project - Indiana 2021 Congressional – Enacted 
Princeton Gerrymandering Project - Kansas 2022 Congressional – Enacted

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