State Rep. Dave Hall declined to comment on potential Indiana redistricting during a visit with the Indiana University College Republicans on Monday evening, repeatedly responding “no comment” to related questions from the Indiana Daily Student.
Hall, a Republican, told the Indiana Daily Student he wanted to fully understand the issue before commenting.
“There’s just a lot of moving pieces that I don’t know,” Hall said. “I’m trying to make sure that I understand what I’m talking about before I talk about it.”
Some Hoosier Republicans have come out both for and against redistricting amid a national push for redrawing maps mid-decade. A gerrymander could take out one or both Democrats representing the state in the House of Representatives.
Hall represents parts of Monroe County and Jackson County, and all of Brown County. He held onto his district in last year’s election by a little over 800 votes. In 2022, he won by 74 votes.
The meeting took place in the Indiana Memorial Union Walnut Room, where Hall also shared insights as a state legislator and encouraged civic engagement.
Earlier this summer, Republican leaders from Indiana attended the State Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., where they discussed party strategy and key issues including a brief conversation on Indiana redistricting. Hall did not attend this conference.
Redistricting is the process of redrawing electoral district boundaries, usually every 10 years. Indiana is not scheduled for its next redistricting until after the 2030 census, but President Donald Trump has recently pushed for a mid-decade redistricting to create more favorable districts for the Republican Party.
Other states, including California, have responded with their own map proposals.
During the event, Hall recounted his campaign experiences, including the tension of close races and surprising moments on the trail. He reflected on what he’s learned from meeting voters and navigating the day-to-day realities of public services.
“It’s been really eye-opening,” Hall said. “It’s been a blessing for me to do it. I’ve gotten to meet a lot of really great people.”
Students were still able to ask other questions and engage with Hall on a range of topics, including internship and volunteer opportunities with the state legislator. The IU College Republicans will continue to host meetings with elected officials and policy makers throughout the semester.
