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Republican Rep. Jim Banks projected to win seat for U.S. Senate

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INDIANAPOLIS — Representative Jim Banks is projected to win the seat for U.S. Senate.

The sitting U.S. representative for Indiana's 3rd congressional district beat democratic candidate Dr. Valerie McCray.

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The veteran and Hoosiers native has been endorsed by both Donald Trump and Mike Braun to take over Braun's Senate seat.

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"I am grateful for the support of my family and the support I’ve had from Hoosiers across the state. I owe this victory to all who contributed to it," Banks said.

The race was called at 7 p.m., one hour after the polls closed.