Indiana senator makes case for redistricting INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – An Indiana senator who supports redistricting says it would go against party precedent if Republicans don’t approve new congressional maps.  State Sen. R. Michael Young (R-Indianapolis) told News 8 a majority of his caucu s supports the bill approved by the House on Friday to create Republican majorities in all nine of Indiana’s congressional districts.  “And our rule has always been, if you have a majority of the caucus, you’re bound to the caucus,” Young said. “We’ll see if they want to cancel that.” It’s been uncertain whether redistricting has enough support among Senate Republicans despite a months-long push from the Trump administration. Vice President JD Vance personally visited Indianapolis on two occasions to convince lawmakers to call a special session redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.  Republicans currently control seven of Indiana’s nine congressional seats. The newly-proposed maps would split up the districts represented by Democratic Representatives Frank Mrvan and Andre Carson.  Senate President Pro Tempore Roderic Bray initially signaled an unwillingness to reconvene on redistricting due to a lack of support. But Young pointed to the 2022 special session as an example when Republicans didn’t have a bill written or votes secured before passing the state’s near-total abortion ban.  “We may not think it’s fair, but fairness doesn’t have anything to do with redistricting,” Young said.  Dozens of protesters rallied against redistricting outside the statehouse on Saturday, arguing the effort to flip Indiana’s two Democratic seats will silence minority voices.  “All they’re trying to do is cheat even further so they can get the vote,” said Amy Kleyla, who opposes redistricting. “They don’t want any democrats in politics anymore is what it is, and we can’t allow that.” Young has a similar, if diametrically opposed worry: If Democrats take control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, a majority of Indiana voters won’t be represented in D.C.  “We will not have, with our seven (Republican) congressmen, an ability to have their voices heard,” Young said.  “We have to play in the game. We have no choice, whether we want to or not.” The Indiana Senate will reconvene as part of the regular 2026 legislative session on Monday. ...read more read less