STATEHOUSE (Aug. 2, 2021) – State Reps. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) and Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) invite constituents to weigh in on Indiana's redistricting process during an upcoming public meeting in Indianapolis.
"This is an opportunity for Hoosiers to learn about redistricting and provide feedback to lawmakers," said Morrison, vice chair of the House Elections and Apportionment Committee. "Hearing from citizens on such an important issue is invaluable to the process."
Morrison said Indiana is required to redraw its districts for the U.S. House of Representatives, the Indiana House of Representatives and Indiana Senate following the nationwide census every 10 years. Before legislators are expected to return to the Statehouse in mid-to-late September to redraw the district boundaries, public meetings will be held in each of Indiana's nine congressional districts.
"It's our constitutional duty to create new legislative maps, and Hoosiers should have a voice in this undertaking," Borders said. "There are meetings across the state that will offer a forum for all who want to be involved."
Borders said Hoosiers can attend any of the nine public meetings in early August. The nearest meeting to Vigo County is 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11 in the House Chamber at the Indiana Statehouse. Meetings will be livestreamed and archived at iga.in.gov. Visit IndianaHouseRepublicans.com/redistricting2021 to view the complete list of meeting dates and locations.
Census data is delayed due to the pandemic, but is expected to arrive on Aug. 16. Members of the public can also draw and submit their own maps for consideration by using an online portal with mapping software, which will be launched in late August.
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State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) represents House District 42,
which includes all of Vermillion County and portions of Clay,
Fountain, Parke, Vigo and Warren counties.
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State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) represents House District 45, which includes
all of Sullivan County and portions of Vigo, Greene, Knox and Daviess counties.
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