Amanda Banks (17)

Senator Amanda Banks is a Republican who represented District 17 in the Indiana State Senate. She served temporarily, stepping in to replace her husband, U.S. Senator Jim Banks, during his National Guard deployment to Afghanistan around 2014-2015. A native Hoosier from Columbia City , she later transitioned to roles in policy advocacy, including senior vice president at Family Policy Alliance since 2019, where she leads programs like the Statesmen Academy and the Social Conservative Policy Conference.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduate of Indiana University with a degree in public affairs.
• Political Experience: Elected as Indiana State Senator , sworn in by Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush; served during her husband's deployment. Previously involved in policy analysis at Focus on the Family and public relations at the American Red Cross and Grace College & Seminary.
• Notable Achievements: Received the American Legion Distinguished Public Service Award, the Daniel Award for Excellence in Pro-Life Public Policy, and The Sagamore of the Wabash from Gov. Mike Pence. Now referred to as former State Sen. Amanda Banks .