Trump and Gov. Mike Braun (R-IN) in 2018. Carolyn Kaster/AP Photo
White House officials are privately pressuring Republican Indiana lawmakers to support redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterms, according to a Friday Politico report.
The article, written by Adam Wren and Andrew Howard, alleges that White House Intergovernmental Affairs Director Alex Meyer, “in his personal capacity, has called several lawmakers in the state pressing them to redistrict,” citing a person familiar with the calls.
The report goes on to detail that the White House is inviting Indiana Republicans to an August 26 meeting in Washington, mentioning that “more than four dozen — including the state House speaker and Senate president — have agreed to attend.”
According to Politico, the White House has not yet responded to their request for comment.
This pressure comes as Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) continues to publicly battle with President Donald Trump and Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) over redistricting in Texas that has the potential to hand over five seats to Republicans. The California governor has proposed redistricting in his own state to offset the
On Friday, Abbott’s first attempt to pass a new congressional map failed after Texas Democrats left the state in protest to ensure Republicans would not meet the quorum. He has since called for another special session.