Donald Trump’s political team and prominent conservative activists intensified pressure on Indiana’s Republican-controlled legislature on 18 Aug., warning that lawmakers who balk at a mid-decade redistricting plan could face primary challenges. Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk said he would back opponents to any Republican incumbent who “refuses to support the team and redraw the maps,” a message timed minutes before House Republicans gathered in caucus. Representative Victoria Spartz and other Trump allies publicly endorsed revisiting district lines, arguing that Democrats have gained an advantage elsewhere through aggressive map-drawing. Politico reported that Trump advisers are actively considering targeting hold-outs in next year’s primaries. The campaign aims to push Speaker Todd Huston, Senate President Rodric Bray and their caucuses to approve new maps before the 2026 elections, underscoring the former president’s continuing influence over intraparty policy fights.
Trump is considering a primary challenge against Indiana Republicans who oppose mid-cycle Redistricting Per Politico
Exclusive: Donald Trump’s political operation is considering primarying Indiana lawmakers who don’t embrace his mid-decade redistricting plans. W/ @liz_crampton https://t.co/0FWy52AWUS
This fall, Indiana will have the chance to respond to Democrats’ gerrymandering and stand with President Trump and the state of Texas to stand up for our REPUBLIC! Given developments across the country, I fully support mid-cycle redistricting. @GovBraun @INHouseGOP @INSenateGOP https://t.co/jkODPflfUm