Jim Banks

Republican | Indiana

Candidate Profile*

Verified Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Jim Banks


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General & Special CD 2


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 3


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Jim Banks websites FacebookXYouTube

EDUCATION

Columbia City High School, Columbia City, IN, HS Diploma, 1997

Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, B.A., 2002

Grace College and Seminary, Winona Lake, IN, M.B.A., 2013

WORK & MILITARY

U.S. Naval Reserve, Lieutenant, 2012-present

Bradley Company, Commercial Real Estate Broker, 2013-2016

The Hagerman Group, Director of Business Development, 2008-2013

AFFILIATIONS

Allen County Right to Life, Past Board Member

Columbia City Rotary, Past President

Columbia City Gideons

Whitley County Republican Party, Past Chairman

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Indiana State Senator, 2011-2016

Whitley County Councilman, 2009-2010

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (12)

Combat Veterans For Congress PAC; Campaign for Working Families; Susan B. Anthony List; *The Guardian Fund; *National Right To Life

OTHER (1)

*Indiana Farm Bureau

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (50)

Aiming Higher PAC (2010); Alan Morrison (2016); American Israel Public Affairs Committee (2022); Andy Zay (2020); Building a National Knowledgeable Security PAC (2017)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (117)

Alexander Choi (2021); American Israel Public Affairs Committee (2022); American Principles (2019); Andy Zay (2022); Brandt Hershman (2019)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)

International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers (2010); International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2014); International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers (2011); Together We Thrive (2020)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Under no circumstances


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Did not answer

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Did not answer

What should be the relationship between the church and the state?

Did not answer


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

Did not answer

I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.

Did not answer

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Did not answer

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Did not answer


HEALTHCARE

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Did not answer

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.

Did not answer


ECONOMY

Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.

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The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.

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What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

Did not answer


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

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State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.

Did not answer

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Did not answer


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Did not answer

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Did not answer


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Did not answer

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Did not answer


ABOUT YOU

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Did not answer

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

Did not answer

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

Did not answer

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

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VALUES

Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Did not answer

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Did not answer

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Did not answer


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

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What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

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EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

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Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Did not answer


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Did not answer

Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.

Did not answer

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