Redistricting latest: Indiana GOP state legislative leaders are taking the temperature of their members on redistricting after a visit from Vice President JD Vance last week.
Republican caucuses in the Indiana House and Senate are taking internal votes this week on whether to move forward, according to multiple people with knowledge of the plans. The White House has now made multiple attempts to court hesitant Hoosier State Republicans to back the push.
GOP Gov. Mike Braun is expected to make a decision soon and is likely to call a special session for redistricting, according to people familiar with his thinking. Braun could choose a date around Organization Day in November, when state legislators would already be traveling to the state capitol.
Indiana holds significant opportunity for Republicans in the redistricting wars unfolding around the country. The GOP could target Indiana’s two Democratic representatives, creating a 9-0 delegation for Republicans.
Kansas news: Sandy Spidel Neumann, a former business executive, is running for Senate in Kansas as a Democrat. In her launch video, Spidel Neumann slams Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) for failing to stop tariffs and protect rural hospitals.
Rep. Sharice Davids (D-Kan.) also isn’t ruling out a Senate run in the event GOP redistricting is successful in Kansas.
New Mexico news: Businessman Jose Orozco is joining the GOP primary to take on Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.). Check out Orozco’s launch video here.
