Republican Rep. Jim Banks cruised to victory in the Indiana race to replace Sen. Michael Braun, who gave up the Senate seat to run for governor.
The race was called for Mr. Banks shortly after the polls closed.
With 14% of the vote, Mr. Banks had opened up a 62% to 35.4% lead over Democrat Valerie McMcray.
Mr. Braun, meanwhile, was declared the winner in the governor’s race.
“Congratulations to Jim Banks on his incredible journey from humble beginnings in small town Indiana to the United States Senate,” said Sen. Steve Daines of Montana, chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, the Senate GOP’s campaign arm. “Jim is an America First patriot who will serve the state of Indiana well.”
Mr. Banks was chair of the conservative Republican Study Committee in the House from 2021 to 2023.
• Seth McLaughlin can be reached at smclaughlin@washingtontimes.com.
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