Andy Zay Explained

Andy Zay
State Senate:Indiana
District:17th
Term Start:December 20, 2016
Predecessor:Jim Banks
Birth Place:Huntington, Indiana, U.S.
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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Andy Zay. 2021-05-14. Indiana Senate Republicans.
  2. Web site: Andy Zay. 2021-05-14. Ballotpedia. en.
  3. Web site: State senator denied racism exists Local politics Journal Gazette. 2021-05-14. www.journalgazette.net.
  4. Web site: Associated Press. Indiana senator denied racism exists in 2015 messages. 2021-05-14. www.wndu.com. en.
  5. Web site: Lange. Kaitlin. Brown County GOP adds to history of ugly, offensive online posts from Indiana lawmakers. 2021-05-14. The Indianapolis Star. en-US.
  6. https://www.wane.com/news/your-local-election-hq/state-senator-from-huntington-to-consider-bid-for-jim-banks-us-congressional-seat/
  7. Web site: Sandleben. Tony. 2023-03-02 . Huntington State Senator Andy Zay announces congressional run . 2023-08-18 . Northeast Indiana Public Radio . en.
  8. Web site: 2023-03-02 . GOP Indiana lawmaker joins race to replace congressman Banks . 2023-08-18 . AP News . en.