Indiana GOP Rep. Banks says 'strongly considering' Senate run for Braun seat

Indiana Rep. Jim Banks, chairman of the Republican Study Committee, said on Monday that he's considering a U.S. Senate run after Indiana GOP Sen. Mike Braun announced he will not seek re-election.

Braun is launching a campaign for governor of the state.
 
"Senator Braun has been a reliable and strong conservative in the Senate and I'm grateful for all he has done for our state over the past four years. I am confident that he will continue to champion Hoosier values in the next stage of his public service career. Indiana deserves a proven conservative to continue Senator Braun's work in the United States Senate," Banks said in a statement.

"I am strongly considering running for the open Indiana Senate seat in 2024, and I will spend the upcoming holidays praying and talking with my wife, family and close friends about how I can best serve Indiana," he added.