COLUMBIA CITY — Indiana Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch has endorsed Congressman Jim Banks for U.S. Senate.

Banks continues to pile up endorsements as he is currently the only major Republican candidate in a 2024 field that has been cleared of any competition.

Banks currently serves Indiana’s Third Congressional District, which serves 11 full counties and parties of two others in northeast and east-central Indiana, including all of KPC Media's coverage area in LaGrange, Steuben, Noble, DeKalb, Whitley and Allen counties.

Banks is running to replace one-term Sen. Mike Braun, who is not seeking re-election because he is instead running for governor in 2024.