Club for Growth to debut Jim Banks TV ad during presidential debate
Ahead of the Republican presidential primary debate in Milwaukee Wednesday night, political committee the Club for Growth Action has released a new ad highlighting support for Rep. Jim Banks in Indiana’s 2024 U.S. Senate race.
The Club for Growth Action is one of the political arms of the Club for Growth, a conservative advocacy and fundraising group, which endorsed Banks for Senate upon his announcement entering the race in January. It's headed by former Indiana Congressman David McIntosh.
The Club for Growth Action’s $13,000 ad buy is planned to air digitally and on Fox News across all Indiana TV markets, ahead of, during and following Wednesday night’s debate, according to the committee.
The ad itself features both the Indiana Republican Party and former President Donald Trump’s support of Banks. The state’s Republican party essentially endorsed Banks at its annual state dinner earlier this month.
Additionally, the ad shows the congressman saying he will go to the Senate to “shake things up” as part of the “next generation of conservative fighters.”
Banks has served as Indiana’s 3rd Congressional District representative since 2017 and is a former state senator. He is running to replace U.S. Sen. Mike Braun, who is running for governor in a crowded Republican primary.
John Rust, board chair of Seymour egg producer Rose Acre Farms announced Tuesday he plans to face Banks in the primary.
Related: Indiana Republican Party gives U.S. Rep. Jim Banks Senate endorsement, RNC support
Two Democrats have announced campaigns for Braun's Senate seat: former State Rep. Marc Carmichael and Indianapolis City-County Councilor Keith Potts.
The election is Nov. 5, 2024.
Contact IndyStar's Carmel and Westfield reporter Brittany Carloni at brittany.carloni@indystar.com or 317-779-4468. Follow her on Twitter @CarloniBrittany.
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