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James E. Banks OppScore Rating: +4.01

James E. Banks (Republican, Indiana), U.S. Senate, holds an OppScore of +4.01. OppScore scores politicians from -5.00 to +5.00 against a stated values framework, including a fixed life-at-conception position applied equally to every party.

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James E. Banks is the Republican U.S. Senator from Indiana serving since 2025. A Navy veteran who deployed to Afghanistan, he previously represented Indiana’s third district in the House and chaired the Republican Study Committee. Banks is defined by his America First conservatism on border security, national defense, and pro-life issues.

James E. Banks rating summary

Party: Republican
Position: U.S. Senate
State: Indiana
OppScore: +4.01 on a -5.00 to +5.00 scale
Score basis: Record based, documented on 34 of 44 scored questions

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