INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun has officially called for a special legislative session to convene next week to address congressional redistricting and specific tax issues.
The Governor signed a proclamation on Monday setting the start of the special session for Monday, November 3. The move puts the controversial issue of redistricting—the process of redrawing the state’s congressional districts—back on the legislative agenda.
In a statement, Governor Braun framed the decision as a necessary step to secure the state’s representation.
“I am calling a special legislative session to protect Hoosiers from efforts in other states that seek to diminish their voice in Washington and ensure their representation in Congress is fair,” said Governor Braun. “I am also asking the legislature to conform Indiana’s tax code with new federal tax provisions to ensure stability and certainty for taxpayers and tax preparers for 2026 filings.”
The effort to implement mid-cycle redistricting is seen by many as a strategy to make next year’s elections more favorable for Republicans and maintain or grow their legislative majorities. Historically, redistricting has been conducted only once every 10 years after the release of new U.S. Census data. However, several states across the country are pursuing similar mid-cycle changes this year.
In addition to redistricting, Governor Braun has instructed legislators to address Indiana’s tax code. He specifically called on them to ensure the state’s tax laws are brought into compliance with recent federal changes, as he referred to them, through the Big Beautiful Bill.
