Republican Jim Banks won Indiana’s U.S. Senate race, defeating Democratic opponent Valerie McCray on Nov. 5.
The Associated Press called the race only a couple of hours after the Indiana polls closed at 6 p.m. At the time of this writing, 90% of polling places have reported their results, with Banks leading over McCray 59.1% to 38.3% of the total vote.
Banks shared sentiments following the early, decisive lead.
“I am grateful for the support of my family and support from Hoosiers I’ve had across the state,” Banks said. “I owe this victory to all who contributed to it.”
Libertarian candidate Andrew Horning garnered 2.6%, approximately 69,000 votes.
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Banks, who has represented Indiana’s 3rd Congressional District since 2017, will fill the Senate seat left open by Republican Mike Braun, who did not seek re-election in order to run for governor of Indiana.
The win continues Republican control of this Senate seat in a state that has leaned consistently conservative in recent elections.
This election marked a historic attempt by Valerie McCray, who, if elected, would have been the first Black woman to serve as Indiana’s U.S. Senator.
“We may not have won this battle, but we will not lose sight of our vision for a better Indiana,” McCray said in a statement.
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