The Indiana Redistricting Dispute has taken a sharp turn after a Republican lawmaker said he will oppose his own party’s plan to redraw congressional districts. His decision came soon after Donald Trump used an ableist insult toward a political rival, prompting strong reactions across the state. Michael Bohacek, a Republican member of Indiana’s state senate, shared his views in a public post on Friday. He wrote that he has long stood up for people with intellectual disabilities. One of his daughters has Down syndrome, and he said this experience shaped how he sees public policy and the words leaders choose. When Trump used an ableist insult to attack Minnesota governor Tim Walz, Bohacek said the comment crossed a clear line. He added that such words carry weight and can harm families who face real challenges. Bohacek then made a promise. He said he would vote against the plan to redraw Indiana’s congressional map, a plan the national party wants in order to gain more seats in the US House. He wrote that Trump has many months ahead to show voters that he deserves support. Until then, Bohacek said he cannot back the redistricting push. This move places him at odds with strong pressure coming from Trump and his allies. In recent weeks, the former president has urged Republican lawmakers in Indiana to approve the new maps. The goal is to help the party gain more seats in the 2026 midterm elections. Trump even suggested that any Republican who opposes the plan should face a primary challenge. In a post, he said lawmakers should “do their job” and warned that those who do not support redistricting should be voted out of office. Indiana lawmakers are expected to consider the redistricting proposal later in December. But leaders in the state senate say there may not be enough support to pass it. Several senators have shown clear signs of unease with the plan or the pressure placed on them. The rising tension has led to disturbing events. According to reports, at least nine Republican officials in Indiana have been targets of swatting attacks. Swatting happens when someone sends a fake emergency call to provoke a heavy police response. State senator Jean Leising said she faced a pipe bomb threat and posted online that she would not change her vote. Her message showed a photo of herself and made it clear that threats would not force her to support redistricting. Governor Mike Braun, who backs the redistricting plan, has also received threats. He said the situation has gone too far and called for an end to these actions. He added that his family has also been affected in recent days. Bohacek’s decision to vote no came after another message from Trump. The former president wrote about a recent shooting of two national guard members in Washington DC. In his comment, he linked the incident to immigration and said he would stop immigration from what he called “third world countries.” He also referred to Minnesota’s Somali community in the same message. The post included an ableist insult aimed at Governor Walz, which brought strong criticism from disability advocates and many public officials. Many people responded to Bohacek’s post online. Some thanked him for speaking out and for refusing to support the redistricting plan. Others shared that they wished he had taken a stand sooner. They said leaders should care about all communities, not only when an issue connects to their own family experiences. But many still noted that his stand was important, especially in a tense political moment. Bohacek has served in the Indiana senate since late 2016. His years in office cover the period when Trump first won the presidency. His break from Trump now is seen as a rare step inside a party where loyalty to the former president often shapes political choices. Indiana is not alone in facing fights over new district maps. In August, Texas approved new maps that may help Republicans gain several seats. In California, lawmakers recently approved a plan expected to help Democrats win more districts. Other states continue to debate how to draw boundaries ahead of the 2026 races. The dispute in Indiana shows how redistricting can create deep divisions. It also highlights how words from national figures can influence local leaders. For Bohacek, the issue became personal. He said he could not support a plan tied to behavior and comments he believes have real and lasting effects on families like his own.