Jim Banks

James Edward Banks (born July 16, 1979) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Indiana's 3rd congressional district since 2017. A Republican, he previously served as a member of the Indiana Senate from 2010 to 2016.

Jim Banks
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Indiana's 3rd district
Assumed office
January 3, 2017
Preceded byMarlin Stutzman
Chair of the Republican Study Committee
In office
January 3, 2021  January 3, 2023
Preceded byMike Johnson
Succeeded byKevin Hern
Member of the Indiana Senate
from the 17th district
In office
November 16, 2010  November 9, 2016
Preceded byDoc Dillon
Succeeded byAndy Zay
Personal details
Born
James Edward Banks

(1979-07-16) July 16, 1979
Columbia City, Indiana, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Amanda Izsak
(m. 2005)
Children3
EducationIndiana University, Bloomington (BA)
Grace College and Seminary (MBA)
WebsiteHouse website
Campaign website
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Navy
Years of service2012–present
Rank Lieutenant
UnitUnited States Navy Reserve
Battles/warsWar in Afghanistan
AwardsDefense Meritorious Service Medal

On January 17, 2023, Banks announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Republican Mike Braun in 2024.

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