Jim Banks
James Edward Banks is an American politician and naval officer serving since 2025 as the junior United States senator from Indiana. A member of the Republican Party, he was the U.S. representative for Indiana's 3rd congressional district from 2017 to 2025 and an Indiana state senator from 2010 to 2016.
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Background
Born
1979-07-16, Columbia City
Education
Indiana University Bloomington, Columbia City High School, Grace College & Seminary
Prior Occupations
politician, real estate agent
Positions Held
member of the State Senate of Indiana, United States representative, United States senator
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Country
United States
Chamber
Senate
Party
Republican
State
Indiana
Status
Current member
In office since
2017
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