Posted on 12/01/2022 5:55:54 AM PST by cotton1706
There's been chatter for some time now about Sen. Mike Braun's (R-IN) next move. Braun was first elected in 2018, beating out one-term incumbent, then Sen. Joe Donnelly, a Democrat. Rather than run for reelection, though, it's looking more likely that he'll run for governor to replace term-limited Eric Holcomb, a Republican who's considered something of a RINO. As POLITICO's Adam Wren reported on Wednesday, Braun filed paperwork to run for governor on Tuesday. When it comes to who will fill Braun's seat, that could very likely be Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN), who there's been just as much chatter about.
In an exclusive statement, a Banks spokesperson shared with Townhall a statement that praised Braun's time in office and also shared what's potentially next for the congressman.
"Senator Braun is a strong conservative who has used his position to serve Hoosiers and champion their values," the spokesperson said. "If Senator Braun officially announces he’s running for Governor, Indiana needs a strong conservative who can step up and fill his seat. Rep. Banks is well-positioned to win a statewide primary and general election and will spend the holiday discussing his future with his family and friends around the state."
Banks appears to be a member well-liked by his peers, having been unanimously elected in 2020 to lead the Republican Study Committee (RSC), and will be succeeded next Congress by Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK).
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