Indiana senators seek applications for U.S. attorney, federal court judge
Sens. Todd Young and Jim Banks will help advise President Donald Trump on whom to nominate for the federal openings.
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Amid a quiet U.S. Senate race, Indiana candidates criticize ‘invisible’ GOP frontrunner Banks
Two weeks out from Election Day — and just days ahead of a scheduled debate — two of Indiana’s U.S. Senate hopefuls say they’ve heard nothing from sitting Republican Congressman Jim Banks, the frontrunner in the race.
Letter reveals that federal prosecutors declined to charge man who threatened Indiana congressman
A Fort Wayne man convicted for harassing and intimidating U.S. Rep. Jim Banks was given a pass by federal prosecutors, who declined to act on the case despite apparently pursuing similar cases in other districts — according to a December letter Banks sent to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland.
Banks, Rust spar over residency as primary battle for Indiana’s U.S. Senate seat continues
Where does U.S. Senate candidate John Rust actually live? That’s the latest question lobbed by his challenger, GOP favorite U.S. Rep. Jim Banks, as the race for Indiana’s open seat heats up.
Rep. Greg Pence will not seek fourth term in U.S. House
U.S. Rep. Greg Pence, R-Columbus, will not run for reelection this year, he announced Tuesday.
Congressman Larry Bucshon to retire at end of term
U.S. Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Newburgh, plans to retire at the end of the current Congressional session after 14 years in office, he announced Monday.
Indiana GOP files brief against Rust in primary challenge
The Indiana Republican State Committee filed an amicus brief last week supporting a law that limits who can run under major party banners in Indiana.
Man sentenced to probation for threats made to Congressman Banks
An Indiana man accused of intimidating and harassing GOP U.S. Rep. Jim Banks and his family earlier this year was sentenced to probation Friday, according to court records.
Rust gives big to his campaign for Indiana’s open U.S. Senate seat, but Banks tops total donations
U.S. Senate candidate John Rust gave big to his own campaign during the third quarter, which he says is a sign that he won’t be propped up by political action committees.
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.
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.