Sen. Leising: "I will not cave" on opposition to redistricting

(OLDENBURG, Ind.) – Indiana District 42 State Senator Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) is continuing to voice opposition to the proposed mid-decade congressional redistricting measure. 

Indiana lawmakers are expected to return to the Statehouse in early December to make a final decision on a redistricting proposal. 

Leising announced her opposition to the measure earlier this month citing that no proposed maps have yet to be released by legislative leaders.

“I have not caved on the redistricting issue, as only 7% of my constituents support the mid-cycle effort by partisan groups led by Washington, D. C.,” she said. 

She also noted the negative outreach messages and material that citizens are receiving as well as the recent swatting incidents that several Indiana lawmakers have experienced.

“It is disappointing that redistricting is taking attention away from issues relevant to my constituents. Most would hope we could focus on the cost of living, the availability of affordable rural health care and good jobs so they can provide for their families,” Leising added. 

The current congressional maps were drawn after the last census and resulted in seven of nine districts being Republican. 

“But political types want nine of nine, despite the desires of Indiana residents. Other states that have passed redistricted maps cannot use their new maps as they are in the courts now,” she said. 

Leising added, “I will not cave on my position against redistricting but will stay focused on the needs of my seven-county district and the state of Indiana. I will be fighting for all of you in this early session!”

She encourages constituents to reach out by clicking here or calling 800-382-9467.