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This week, Indiana lawmakers proposed a mid-cycle redistricting map that would guarantee the GOP nine out of nine districts in the U.S. Congress. Redistricting occurs every ten years to redraw congressional districts in order to represent the constituents of that district. Indiana has voted “No” towards this proposal, but state legislation continues to pursue this agenda. If this mid-cycle redistricting does occur, then some Democratic leaders will be voted out, as the assumed goal of the redrawing of districts is to ensure more congressional seats for the Republicans ahead of the mid-term elections. In today’s feature report, WFHB Politics Reporter Camdyn Glover interviewed City Council Member Sydney Zulich for her insight on the mid-cycle redistricting proposal.
