Pete Buttigieg, former Secretary of Transportation and Democratic commentator, returned to Indiana to protest new GOP-led efforts to redraw the state’s congressional map. Coming amid mid-cycle redistricting across several states, Buttigieg’s rally highlights growing concerns over potential political implications.

Indiana’s plan for a mid-cycle redraw of its congressional districts has attracted attention well beyond Indianapolis. As the White House summons state lawmakers and a new poll tests voter sentiment, Republican leaders find themselves balancing opportunity against political risk.