Hamilton County Democrats Condemn Governor Braun’s Costly, Partisan Special Session on Redistricting

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Hamilton County Democrats Condemn Governor Braun’s Costly, Partisan Special Session on Redistricting

October 29, 2025

Noblesville, IN – Today, The Hamilton County Democratic Party condemned Governor Mike Braun’s decision to call lawmakers back to the Statehouse on November 3 for a special session on redistricting - a move widely seen as a partisan and costly attempt to manipulate Indiana’s elections under pressure from the Trump Administration.

After weeks of claiming he would “Listen to lawmakers,” Governor Braun announced the session despite reports that the Indiana Senate still lacks the votes necessary to proceed. 

“This has nothing to do with helping Hoosiers.  It's about Braun’s loyalty to Trump,”  said Josh Lowry, Chair of the Hamilton County Democratic Party. “Even Hamilton County Republican Representatives Hunter Smith and Danny Lopez have also voiced their opposition to the redistricting plan, and we hope they don’t cave under the pressure, because Hoosiers’ lives are more important than appeasing Washington.”

The session comes as thousands of Hoosiers relying on SNAP benefits are set to receive no assistance for November.

State Senator J.D. Ford (D–Indianapolis) underscored the ethical concerns:

“If President Donald Trump is pressuring lawmakers directly, we cannot ignore a blatant conflict of interest when it comes to making decisions on future congressional maps. If there were genuine concerns with our current maps, we should move forward with an independent redistricting commission to address them.”

State Representative Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D–Hamilton County) called for unity and focus on real priorities:

“In Indiana, our tradition has always been clear: we redraw district maps after the national census. That predictable process is what Hoosiers expect and deserve. Now, as working families struggle to pay their bills and afford healthcare, this is no time to play political games with an unprecedented mid-decade redistricting.

I urge Hamilton County legislators to stand united and reject this costly special session. We can be patriots—loyal not to partisanship, but to the people we represent.”

Take Action: Tell Your Senator to Oppose the Special Session

Hamilton County Democrats urge citizens to call their State Senators every day leading up to November 3 and oppose any effort to redraw Indiana’s maps mid-decade.

Call your State Senator: (317) 232-9400

Sample Script:

“Hi, this is [Name] from [City/Town]. I’m calling to remind my State Senator that they work for us—not the federal government. I oppose any attempt to redraw Indiana’s maps mid-decade, and I expect my Senator to do the same.”

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About the Hamilton County Democratic Party

The Hamilton County Democratic Party is committed to building a fair, transparent, and accountable democracy that puts people over politics. We stand with Hoosiers who believe in honest government, responsible leadership, and a future where every voice counts equally.

To learn more about how to get involved with the Hamilton County Democratic Party, visit hamcodemsin.org.