Minutes after the Indiana House confirmed it will return to the Statehouse next week to redistrict, Senate Republicans reversed course and will show up Dec. 8 to “make a final decision on any redistricting proposal sent from the House.”

Numerous lawmakers have been the victims of bomb threats and swatting attempts, as tensions rise over the Senate's decision not to take up redistricting.

Lawmakers discussed redistricting during Tuesday's Organization Day, but ultimately defied Trump's order to pass new maps.

The Indiana Senate announced it won't vote on redistricting ahead of the 2026 legislative session, after Gov. Braun called for a special session. A rally at the Statehouse urged them to do it.

Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray said the Senate will not convene because there are not enough votes in support of redistricting.

State Republicans are seeing increased pressure as national groups have started funneling money to push lawmakers towards supporting the new maps.

State Republicans are seeing increased pressure as national groups have begun funneling money into the state to push lawmakers towards supporting the new maps.

The measure would codify that governmental entities “may not substantially burden a parent’s fundamental right” to direct the upbringing, religious instruction, education or health care of a child unless it has a compelling interest.

The Indiana House and Senate appear headed for the status quo after this year’s election results, with Republicans maintaining supermajorities in both chambers.

Dubois County Councilman Daryl Schmitt is the newest member of the Indiana Senate after a private Republican caucus chose Schmitt Wednesday night to replace Mark Messmer.