Jim Banks

Jim Banks
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 3rd district
Incumbent
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 (1979-07-16) July 16, 1979 (age 44) 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	House website Campaign website
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Navy
Years of service	2012–present
Rank	Lieutenant
Unit	United States Navy Reserve
Battles/wars	War in Afghanistan
Awards	Defense Meritorious Service Medal

James Edward Banks (born July 16, 1979) is an American politician who is the Republican Party nominee for the 2024 U.S. Senate election in Indiana. Currently serving as the U.S. representative for Indiana's 3rd congressional district since 2017, 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]