(INDIANAPOLIS) - Fallout from Indiana's Republican primary elections could reshape debate at the Statehouse over congressional redistricting and Senate leadership, according to a report in the Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Six incumbent Republican state senators who opposed a proposed congressional redistricting plan backed by former President Donald Trump were defeated in Tuesday's primary election. The Indiana State Senate rejected the proposed congressional redistricting plan in December by a 21 to 19 vote.
Indiana Governor Mike Braun said Wednesday it is too late to revisit redistricting this year, but several lawmakers expect the issue to return during the 2027 legislative session.
Questions are also emerging about Senate leadership.
Governor Braun publicly called for a leadership change in the Indiana Senate and criticized current leadership for blocking what he described as conservative legislation.
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray says he plans to seek another term as Senate leader.
The Indiana Capital Chronicle reports Senate Majority Floor Leader Chris Garten is viewed as a possible challenger for the top Senate position.