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WFYI: Here’s how Trump’s redistricting push could reshape political power in Indiana

September 4, 2025 in Recent Media Coverage

Protesters gathered at the Indiana Statehouse on Tuesday, August 26, as Republican lawmakers met with President Donald Trump at the White House during his administration’s push to redraw maps in states like Indiana to boost GOP power in future elections. Farrah Anderson / WFYI

WFYI spoke with Gregory Shufeldt, associate professor of political science at the University of Indianapolis, and Laura Merrifield Wilson, associate professor of political science at UIndy, about President Donald Trump’s proposal for a constitutional amendment on redistricting. Both experts explained how the push could shift Indiana’s political balance and offered context on the broader national debate. Their insights underscore UIndy’s impact in helping the public understand the complexities of electoral reform. Read the full story at WFYI.