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Ben Thorpe

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NPR News Now
NPR News: 12-11-2025 1PM EST

The Indiana House has already passed the redistricting plan that could help Republicans win two seats in Washington now held by Democrats.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 12-11-2025 1PM EST

Senate Republicans have been deeply divided on the issue.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 12-11-2025 1PM EST

Republican Greg Good held a town hall to hear from constituents and was one of several lawmakers to face a swatting attempt recently that he says brought armed law enforcement into his house over a fake emergency call.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 12-11-2025 1PM EST

Good says he's still undecided.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 12-11-2025 1PM EST

I intend to keep an open mind until the very end.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 12-11-2025 1PM EST

Trump has gotten Republicans in Texas, Missouri and North Carolina to redistrict.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 12-11-2025 1PM EST

He and Republican Governor Mike Braun threatened to support primary challenges against Indiana Republicans who oppose the effort to shape the 2026 midterms.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 12-11-2025 1PM EST

For NPR News, I'm Ben Thorpe in Indianapolis.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 12-09-2025 8AM EST

Trump has pressured Indiana lawmakers to support a new map for months, even threatening primary challenges against state senators who don't.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 12-09-2025 8AM EST

Speakers at the committee hearing hope to sway state Senate Republicans who have been divided on whether they support the move.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 12-09-2025 8AM EST

Lawmakers have faced anonymous threats in recent weeks, including bomb threats, although the motives are still unknown.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 12-09-2025 8AM EST

Republican State Senator Greg Walker, who is opposed to redistricting, urged his colleagues not to support the bill.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 12-09-2025 8AM EST

The bill passed out of committee on a 6-3 vote.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 12-09-2025 8AM EST

A final vote is expected on Thursday.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 12-09-2025 8AM EST

For NPR News, I'm Ben Thorpe in Indianapolis.