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The Indiana House has already passed the redistricting plan that could help Republicans win two seats in Washington now held by Democrats.
Senate Republicans have been deeply divided on the issue.
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.
Good says he's still undecided.
I intend to keep an open mind until the very end.
Trump has gotten Republicans in Texas, Missouri and North Carolina to redistrict.
He and Republican Governor Mike Braun threatened to support primary challenges against Indiana Republicans who oppose the effort to shape the 2026 midterms.
For NPR News, I'm Ben Thorpe in Indianapolis.
Trump has pressured Indiana lawmakers to support a new map for months, even threatening primary challenges against state senators who don't.
Speakers at the committee hearing hope to sway state Senate Republicans who have been divided on whether they support the move.
Lawmakers have faced anonymous threats in recent weeks, including bomb threats, although the motives are still unknown.
Republican State Senator Greg Walker, who is opposed to redistricting, urged his colleagues not to support the bill.
The bill passed out of committee on a 6-3 vote.
A final vote is expected on Thursday.
For NPR News, I'm Ben Thorpe in Indianapolis.