Andy Zay
Andy Zay | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Indiana Senate from the 17th district | |
| Assumed office December 20, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Banks |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Huntington, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | Indiana University, Bloomington (BS) |
Andy Zay is an American businessman and politician serving as a member of the Indiana Senate from the 17th district. Elected in November 2016, he assumed office on December 20, 2016.
Early life and education
Zay was born and raised in Huntington, Indiana. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in human resources management and personnel administration from Indiana University Bloomington.[1]
Career
In 1989, Zay founded Zay Leasing & Rentals. He was elected to the Indiana Senate in November 2016 and assumed office on December 20, 2016. In the 2021–2022 legislative session, Zay has served as chair of the Senate Insurance and Financial Institutions Committee. He was previously the ranking member of the committee.[2] In 2018, Zay was criticized when Facebook messages were uncovered in which Zay wrote "racism is not real."[3][4][5]
On January 19, 2023, Zay announced that he is considering running for the United States House of Representatives in 2024.[6]
On March 2, 2023 Zay announced that he is running for Indiana's 3rd Congressional District in 2024.[7][8]
References
- ^ "Andy Zay". Indiana Senate Republicans. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
- ^ "Andy Zay". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
- ^ "State senator denied racism exists | Local politics | Journal Gazette". www.journalgazette.net. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
- ^ "Indiana senator denied racism exists in 2015 messages". www.wndu.com. Associated Press. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
- ^ Lange, Kaitlin. "Brown County GOP adds to history of ugly, offensive online posts from Indiana lawmakers". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
- ^ McMahan, Clayton (2023-01-19). "State senator from Huntington to consider bid for Jim Banks' US Congressional seat". www.wane.com.
- ^ Sandleben, Tony (2023-03-02). "Huntington State Senator Andy Zay announces congressional run". Northeast Indiana Public Radio. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ "GOP Indiana lawmaker joins race to replace congressman Banks". AP News. 2023-03-02. Retrieved 2023-08-18.