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Indiana Governor Mike Braun said in a statement such tactics have, quote, no place in Indiana.

For NPR News, I'm Ben Thorpe.

President Trump has for months called on Indiana lawmakers to draw maps that would favor Republicans.

State lawmakers planned to address the issue during the first two weeks of December.

But on Friday, Senate leadership said they did not have the votes to push forward.

Over the weekend, Trump said he was disappointed in Indiana Governor Mike Braun and threatened any Republicans who opposed redistricting with a primary challenge.

Following a call with the president, Baran said he was committed to passing maps that would ensure the mega agenda is successful.

He said lawmakers must take a public vote on maps to counter Democratic redistricting in California and efforts underway in other states.

For NPR, I'm Ben Thorpe in Indianapolis.

The announcement comes after months of pressure from President Donald Trump to draw maps that could eliminate the two Democratic congressional seats in Indiana.

State lawmakers had initially planned to address redistricting during the first two weeks of December.

But a growing number of Republican state senators have voiced opposition in the last week.

Indiana Senate President Pro Tem Roderick Bray said there were not enough votes to move the idea forward.

Indiana Governor Mike Braun responded to the Senate's decision by urging lawmakers to convene.

Braun said in a statement, quote, For NPR News, I'm Ben Thorpe in Indianapolis.