Redistricting In Indiana
Every ten years, the Indiana General Assembly is required by law to address the issue of redistricting, the process of redrawing Indiana's legislative districts. Districts are redrawn to reflect changes in population based on the most recently collected census data. Although the process is often fraught with partisan disagreements, the Church offers several moral principles for legislators and all Hoosiers to consider during redistricting:
Social and political participation is an obligation inherent to every human person; this obligation is rooted in human dignity (CC 1913). Therefore, districts should be drawn in such a way that maintains community cohesiveness and encourages participation.
The Church's preferential option for the poor necessitates special consideration of how district lines affect the poorest communities in Indiana.
Political charity, as described in Fratelli Tutti (180-182), is necessary in the face of partisan disagreements. We should challenge ourselves to constantly practice this virtue during redistricting and beyond.
For more information about redistricting and the timelines for redistricting, visit the Indiana General Assembly redistricting page.
To participate in redistricting by viewing the maps or submitting comments, follow the suggestions below:
View proposed House maps on or after September 14: https://www.indianahouserepublicans.com/
View proposed Senate maps on or after September 21: https://www.indianasenaterepublicans.com/
Provide feedback on the maps by:
Attending the House committee meetings on Sept. 15 and Sept. 16
Attending the Senate committee meeting on Sept. 27
Send an email to your state representative and senator
Look up your legislators here.