Dillon formally announces his endorsement of Jim Banks for District 17 senate seat
(Talk of the Town photo by Jennifer Zartman Romano) Senator Gary “Doc” Dillon, above at left, announced formally Saturday evening that he endorses Whitley County resident Jim Banks, right, in his bid for the District 17 senate seat. Dillon announced in August that he did not plan to seek re-election and is looking forward to spending time with his grandchildren.
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
Whitley County GOP chairman and county councilman Jim Banks received a key endorsement before a large crowd of guests at the home of State Senator Gary “Doc” Dillon Saturday night in Pierceton.
Dillon announced his endorsement of Banks to replace him in the state senate, acknowledging Banks’ Republican values and noted that Banks had helped him in his first campaign many years ago.
Dillon hosted the dinner party as a means of thanking many who've supported his career over the years, a bi-partisan crowd of friends and colleagues.
“Senator Dillon’s endorsement of my campaign to replace him as District 17’s next Senator is enormously helpful as I worked hard to build a network of friends and supporters in the six counties that make up the district,” Banks said following the endorsement.
“As I have said many times, no one in politics serves with more humility than “Doc” Dillon. It is because of that humility that Senator Dillon has earned the respect and support of many throughout the district," added Banks.