Leaders of an Indiana group aimed at supporting independent political candidates say the state’s time in the national congressional redistricting spotlight gives them hope that the Legislature will advance election reforms.

Within the study, the group aimed to answer questions surrounding the competitive nature of elections in the state.

The upcoming year is shaping up to be a massive one in the political sphere, particularly in the Buckeye State.

Indiana’s redistricting bill advanced out of the Senate Elections Committee Monday evening in a 6-3 vote, with one Republican committee member voting against the bill.