California Democrats are advancing a controversial redistricting plan aimed at increasing their representation in the U.S. House of Representatives. The proposed map would reduce Republican-held seats in California from nine to four, boosting Democratic seats from 43 to 48 out of the state's 52 congressional districts. This move is seen as a countermeasure to Texas's recent efforts to increase its Republican margin through redistricting. Meanwhile, in Indiana, discussions are underway regarding potential redistricting that could enhance Republican dominance. Two proposed maps suggest increasing Republican seats from seven to either eight or nine, with corresponding decreases in Democratic representation. Vice President Kamala Harris is reportedly considering a trip to Indianapolis to discuss the redistricting efforts, and Senator JD Vance is also contemplating engaging with Indiana GOP leaders on the matter.
Likely Indiana Redistricting Maps Per Punchbowl Option 1: 🔴 Republicans: 8 (+1) 🔵 Democrats: 1 (-1) Option 2: 🔴 Republicans: 9 (+2) 🔵 Democrats: 0 (-2) (Compared To Current Map)
Breaking: JD VANCE considering traveling to Indiana to press Gov. Mike Braun & GOP leaders on redrawing Indiana’s congressional map Per PunchBowl
Two big scoops in AM: — @VP weighing a trip to Indy Thursday to talk redistricting. White House believes they can get the map to 8-1 or, maybe, 9-0. It’s 7-2 now. — We also got our hands on the CA maps and the 5 Rs who were targeted. https://t.co/wM0eICpM4i