Indiana GOP Rep. Jim Banks Launches US Senate Bid

January 17, 2023 Politics, Republicans

Politico reports:

The Indiana Senate race could perfectly encapsulate the Republican Party’s internal struggles after a disappointing midterm. Jim Banks is diving into it first.

With Mike Braun retiring from the Senate to run for governor in the Hoosier State, Banks is maneuvering to overwhelm any opposition early. But the four-term congressman and his allies are still preparing for a possible clash with Mitch Daniels, a two-term governor of the state who is weighing a bid of his own.

“I will be the first candidate in the race,” Banks said in an interview about his bid for the seat. “Mike Braun has been a good conservative senator and Indiana deserves a conservative senator to replace him.”

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Banks, who has advocated for government shutdowns, attempted to be seated on January 6 committee along with Jim Jordan. Pelosi rejected them both. Of note, Banks is not a member of the House Freedom Caucus.



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