Legal hurdles loom for U.S. Senate hopeful John Rust
John Rust, a wealthy egg farmer from Seymour, is plowing ahead with his U.S. Senate bid even as Indiana statute would appear to prevent him from getting on the Republican primary ballot.
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Indiana GOP endorses Jim Banks’ U.S. Senate run
The Indiana Republican Party is putting its weight behind U.S. Rep. Jim Banks in his pursuit of Indiana’s open U.S. Senate seat in the 2024 election, all but guaranteeing that the 3rd District congressman will secure the GOP nomination in the May primary.
Banks keeps strong fundraising lead in Senate race; 3rd and 5th District candidates stay close
Republican frontrunner U.S. Rep. Jim Banks continues to dramatically out-raise other contenders for Indiana’s open Senate seat in the November election, raising more than $1 million in the second quarter.
Fort Wayne man charged with felony in harassment of Congressman Banks
Allen County prosecutors charged a Fort Wayne man with intimidation and harassment of Congressman Jim Banks after he allegedly threatened the elected representative and his family.
First Democrat emerges in race for Braun’s Senate seat
Longtime public figure Marc Carmichael said he will campaign for Indiana’s open U.S. Senate seat in 2024 — the first Democrat to announce for the seat currently held by Sen. Mike Braun, who is stepping down to run for governor.
Prosecutor, former judge seeking Indiana congressional seats in 2024
An Indiana prosecutor and former judge have each announced their plans to seek congressional office in 2024.
GOP Indiana lawmaker joins race to replace Congressman Banks
A Republican state senator entered the race Thursday to replace Rep. Jim Banks in the northeastern Indiana congressional seat that Banks is giving up for his bid to join the U.S. Senate.
Spartz says she won’t seek House reelection or run for Senate
After mulling a U.S. Senate run, Rep. Victoria Spartz of Indiana shocked her followers Friday when she announced she was getting out of politics altogether.
Congressman Jim Banks, a Senate candidate, clarifies anti-abortion ‘travel ban’ stance
Third District Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Banks does want stronger anti-abortion laws but said he doesn’t believe measures banning travel from Indiana to abortion access states like Illinois is the answer.
GOP Rep. Banks jumps into race for open Indiana Senate seat
Northeast Indiana Congressman Jim Banks jumped into the 2024 race for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday — becoming the first candidate in what is expected to be a crowded Republican field.
Republicans maintain stronghold on Indiana’s congressional seats
Republicans maintained their dominant hold on Indiana U.S. congressional seats Tuesday, winning seven of the nine races.
Election results begin to roll in
The polls in Indiana closed at 6 p.m. Tuesday, and some races are beginning to be called.
Indiana officials reject ballot challenge to GOP Rep. Banks
Indiana officials rejected on Friday an attempt to kick Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Banks off the ballot over claims that he violated the Constitution by allegedly supporting last year’s U.S. Capitol insurrection.
Indiana Rep. Banks facing ‘insurrection’ ballot challenge
An Indiana congressman who was rejected by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as the top Republican for the committee investigating last year’s U.S. Capitol insurrection is fending off an effort to remove his name from this year’s election ballot.
Twitter suspends Indiana Rep. Jim Banks’ official account
Twitter suspended an Indiana congressman’s official account after removing a post about a transgender Biden administration official over a violation of the social media company’s rules.