President Donald Trump is pressuring red states to pursue redistricting where allowed by law. Indiana, a reliably Republican state, is one such target — though many Hoosiers object to the tactics being used, which mirror those in Texas.
According to a Politico report, a polling memo from the left-leaning firm Change Research found that a majority of Indiana voters oppose mid-decade redistricting currently being pushed by Trump and national Republicans.
Meanwhile, 52 percent of Indiana voters are against redrawing the congressional maps mid-decade, with 43 percent saying they are “strongly” opposed. Republicans hold a 7-2 advantage in the state’s congressional delegation. For context, Trump carried Indiana with 58.58 percent of the vote.
Nearly two-thirds of respondents believe gerrymandering should be illegal, and a similar share opposes outside interference in Indiana’s politics. Such numbers open the opportunity for activists to introduce ballot measures establishing an independent redistricting panel in the state.
Trump’s administration wants states like Texas, Florida, and Indiana to have GOP-led legislatures redraw maps, warning that failure to do so could cost Republicans their narrow House majority. Congress remains broadly unpopular, and many lawmakers have avoided town hall meetings. Even in traditional Republican districts, voters are upset with Trump’s 2026 budget — dubbed the "big, beautiful bill" — which significantly cuts Medicaid.
Vice President JD Vance even visited Indiana to pressure Gov. Mike Braun (R) after Braun expressed reluctance about the plan.
The polling memo revealed, “An overwhelming 81 percent of respondents agreed with a Democratic argument that redistricting ‘should be conducted in a balanced way to ensure fairness and that our communities are not disenfranchised for political gain.’” This included 68 percent of Republicans and over 90 percent of independents and Democrats.
These results offer Democrats a roadmap for pushing back, using messaging like, “the majority should be able to draw our districts in a way that benefits Republicans whenever they want.”