Eli Crane | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arizona's 2nd district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Tom O'Halleran |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Elijah Crane January 3, 1980 Tucson, Arizona, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Signature |  |
| Website | House website |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 2001–2014 |
| Unit | |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
Elijah James Crane[1] (born January 3, 1980)[2] is an American politician and businessman elected as the U.S. representative from Arizona's 2nd congressional district since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, Crane defeated Democratic incumbent Tom O'Halleran.[3]
Before entering politics, Crane served in the United States Navy and co-founded Bottle Breacher, which he sold in 2022.
Crane is running for reelection in 2024 against Democratic nominee Jonathan Nez, the former Navajo Nation President.[4]
- ^ "Rep. Eli Crane - R Arizona, 2nd, In Office - Biography". LegiStorm. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ "Arizona New Members 2023". The Hill. November 17, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
- ^ Brunig, Mladen (November 9, 2022). "Republican Crane Wins Arizona House Race, Defeating Democrat O'Halleran". Bloomberg News. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
- ^ Becenti, Arlyssa D. "Jonathan Nez defends his presidential record, says he knows district better than incumbent". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved October 21, 2024.