Jim Banks
American politician (born 1979)
James Edward Banks (born July 16, 1979) is an American politician who is the United States Senator-elect from Indiana. He is a member of the U.S. representative for Indiana's 3rd congressional district since 2017. He is a Republican.
Jim Banks | |
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| 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(s) |
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 |
In January 2023, Banks announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in the 2024 election.[1] He won the election in November 2024.
References
change- ↑ Wright, David (2023-01-17). "GOP Rep. Jim Banks announces Indiana US Senate campaign | CNN Politics". CNN. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
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