Indiana State Senator Mike Bohacek said Monday that his family “received threats of a bomb placed at our home” after the Republican lawmaker publicly opposed President Donald Trump’s push for a new congressional map in the state.
Why It Matters
The redistricting fight in Indiana has deepened rifts within the Republican Party and attracted national scrutiny. Trump’s pressure campaign highlights how high the stakes are in the battle over the new congressional map, as both parties jockey for control of the U.S. House ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
The final decision in Indiana could influence how other states approach mid-cycle redistricting and could shape voter representation and election strategies across the country.
Key Details
According to a statement shared by WRTV anchor Nicole Griffin on X, Bohacek said:
“On Friday, Nov. 28, my family and I received threats of a bomb placed at our home. My family and I are safe, and law enforcement is currently investigating the threats made against us. I’d like to thank the Long Beach Police Department, the Porter County Sheriff’s Office and the Indiana State Police for their quick response and assistance during this investigation.
“This recent pattern of threatening behavior and intimidation attempts are not only concerning, but also illegal. I hope to see justice for this type of behavior. I will not be providing any additional information at this time as law enforcement conducts their investigation.”
Bohacek recently announced he opposed the Trump-backed redistricting push in Indiana, citing “derogatory references” the president made about Minnesota Democratic Governor Tim Walz. In a Truth Social post, Trump, 79, called Walz “seriously retarded.” Bohacek’s second daughter has Down syndrome.
Other Democratic lawmakers have also reported an increase in threats after appearing in a video urging American troops to refuse illegal orders—comments that triggered fierce backlash from Trump and his supporters.
Meanwhile, Indiana House Republicans on Monday released a proposed congressional map aimed at giving the GOP an edge in all nine of the state’s U.S. House districts.
The draft would split Marion County, which includes Indianapolis, into four districts, a move that could dilute Democratic voting strength—particularly in seats currently held by Representatives Frank Mrvan and André Carson, Politico reports. The proposal could ultimately add two House seats to the GOP column.
These developments come as Trump continues to press Indiana’s Republican leadership to approve a map that bolsters his party’s narrow House majority before the 2026 elections.
What People Are Saying
U.S. Senate Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said in a statement, shared by NOTUS Reports’ Daniella Diaz on X, that his offices had also been targeted:
“This morning, I was informed by law enforcement entities throughout New York of multiple bomb threats that were made at my offices in Rochester, Binghamton, and Long Island with the email subject line ‘MAGA’ and from an email address alleging the ‘2020 election was rigged.’ Local and federal law enforcement responded immediately and are conducting full security sweeps. Everyone is safe, and I am grateful for their quick and professional response to ensure these offices remain safe and secure for all New Yorkers.
“As I have said many times, these kinds of violent threats have absolutely no place in our political system. No one—no public servant, no staff member, no constituent, no citizen—should ever be targeted for simply doing their job.”
Indiana Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray, a Republican, addressed the redistricting fight in a November 25 statement:
“The issue of redrawing Indiana’s congressional maps mid-cycle has received a lot of attention and is causing strife here in our state. To resolve this issue, the Senate intends to reconvene as part of the regular 2026 session on Dec. 8 and make a final decision that week on any redistricting proposal sent from the House. Because we will reconvene as part of the regular 2026 legislative session, we anticipate concluding our regular 2026 session by the end of February.”
What Happens Next
The Indiana House is expected to vote on the proposed map. If it passes, the measure will move to the state Senate, where opinions remain split. If the Senate rejects or postpones adoption, redistricting could be pushed off until a later cycle—leaving the current map in place for the 2026 midterm elections.
