Jim Banks
Profile
Jim Banks is an American politician and naval officer serving as a United States Senator from Indiana since 2025. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2017 to 2025 and in the Indiana State Senate from 2010 to 2016. A graduate of Indiana University Bloomington, Banks is known for his conservative political stances, including opposition to abortion, same-sex marriage, and the Affordable Care Act. He is a veteran of the United States Navy Reserve and has held various committee assignments focused on armed services, education, and veterans' affairs throughout his legislative career.
Details
- Born
- July 16, 1979 · 46 years old
- Birth place
- Columbia City, Indiana
- Education
- Indiana University Bloomington, Grace College & Seminary
- Career
- Real estate and construction industry, Whitley County Council member, United States Navy Reserve officer
