Indiana rejection cuts into Trump's push to gain more GOP House seats

"Whether that will be enough to help the GOP keep control of the U.S. House isn't so clear at a time of growing voter discontent with Trump's economy and immigration policies. By the numbers: In the six states where redistricting efforts are essentially locked in - Texas, California, Ohio, Missouri, North Carolina and Utah - Republicans are likely to have a net gain of just one to four seats."

"Florida and Virginia could be the next redistricting battlegrounds, but might not change the overall picture even if they take the plunge and redo their maps. Lawmakers in Republican-led Florida are weighing whether to pursue a plan to create two to three more GOP-leaning districts. Democrat-led Virginia could nullify Florida's move by creating two or three more Democratic seats. Some lawmakers there have suggested they'll act only if Florida does."

"Catch up quick: Thursday in Indiana's Senate, 21 Republicans joined 10 Democrats to reject the state's proposed new map, 31-19. The surprisingly resounding rejection came despite an intense pressure campaign by the White House and GOP leaders - an effort that included Trump's pledge to back primary challengers against any defectors, and hints that federal funding to Indiana could be affected if the new map weren't approved."

Redistricting in several states could yield Republicans a net gain of only one to four U.S. House seats, leaving control of the House uncertain amid voter discontent with Trump's economy and immigration policies. In six states—Texas, California, Ohio, Missouri, North Carolina and Utah—maps are essentially locked in. Florida and Virginia could further alter partisan balance, with Florida Republicans considering adding two to three GOP-leaning districts while Virginia Democrats could respond by creating two to three Democratic seats. Indiana's Senate recently rejected a proposed map despite pressure from the White House and GOP leaders. Texas and California have already enacted competing pro-GOP and pro-Democrat maps.

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