Jim Banks

James Edward Banks (born July 16, 1979) is an American politician who is the junior United States Senator from Indiana since 2025. He was a member of the U.S. representative for Indiana's 3rd congressional district from 2017 to 2025. He is a Republican.

Jim Banks
United States Senator from Indiana
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2025 Serving with Todd Young
Preceded by	Mike Braun
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 U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 3rd district
In office January 3, 2017 – January 3, 2025
Preceded by	Marlin Stutzman
Succeeded by	Marlin Stutzman
Member of the Indiana Senate from the 17th district
In office November 16, 2010 – November 9, 2016
Preceded by	Gary P. Dillon
Succeeded by	Andy Zay
Personal details
Born	James Edward Banks 16 July 1979 (aged 46) 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	Campaign website Senate website
Military service
Branch/service	United States Navy U.S Navy Reserve
Years of service	2012–present
Rank	Lieutenant
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. He won the election in November 2024.

Jim Banks Media

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  Representative Jim Banks during the 115th Congress

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  Banks speaking at CPAC 2014.

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  Banks with Mike Pence in 2018

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  Banks with his wife and children being sworn in by Speaker Nancy Pelosi for the 116th Congress

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  Jim Banks with then UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson

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  Banks with fellow incoming Republican senators meeting Sen. Mitch McConnell, November 2024