Jim Banks | |
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 Official portrait, 2017 | |
| United States Senator-elect from Indiana | |
| Assuming office January 3, 2025 | |
| Succeeding | Mike Braun |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 3rd district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Marlin Stutzman |
| Chair of the Republican Study Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2021 – January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Kevin Hern |
| Member of the Indiana Senate from the 17th district | |
| In office November 16, 2010 – November 9, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Doc Dillon |
| Succeeded by | Andy Zay |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Edward Banks July 16, 1979 Columbia City, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Amanda Izsak (m. 2005) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Indiana University Bloomington (BA) Grace College and Seminary (MBA) |
| Website | |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | |
| Years of service | 2012–present |
| Unit | Navy Supply Corps |
| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan |
James Edward Banks (born July 16, 1979) is an American politician who is the United States Senator-elect from Indiana. He currently serves as the U.S. representative for Indiana's 3rd congressional district since 2017. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a member of the Indiana Senate from 2010 to 2016.
On January 17, 2023, Banks announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Republican Mike Braun in 2024.[1] After winning the Republican nomination unopposed, he defeated Democratic nominee Valerie McCray in the general election.[2]
- ^ Wright, David (January 17, 2023). "GOP Rep. Jim Banks announces Indiana US Senate campaign | CNN Politics". CNN. Archived from the original on January 17, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
- ^ "Republican Jim Banks wins Indiana's U.S. Senate race".