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Jim Banks’ Senate run to zero in on China threat, anti-wokeness

Rep. Jim Banks said it is time to take his conservative fight to the Senate and plans to focus his campaign on tackling anti-American curriculum in schools and combating the rise of China.

The Indiana Republican this week announced his run for Senate in 2024 to succeed retiring GOP Sen. Mike Braun who is running for governor.

“We need conservative giants in the Senate to shake it up. Indiana is a conservative state,” Mr. Banks told The Washington Times. “I’m young and energetic about the future of our country while serving in the House and running for Senate.