Crane, Eli

Meet the Candidate

Running For:

U.S. House of Representatives

District:

Political Affiliation:

Republican

Age:

Occupation:

U.S. House of Representatives

Family:

Proud husband and father

Biographical Info:

Eli Crane is a combat veteran, small-business owner, husband, father and Native Arizonan.

After 9/11, Eli enlisted in the Navy, eventually becoming a member of SEAL Team 3. During his service, Eli went on five wartime deployments, three of which to Iraq and served our country for 13 years, protecting and defending America’s freedom, way of life, and Constitution.

Upon returning to civilian life, Eli and his wife Jen started a successful company, Bottle Breacher, featured on Shark Tank that made its products in the USA and employed and gave back to veterans nationwide. Eli knows the struggles small business owners and employees in Arizona face; that is why he believes in low taxes, less regulation, and supporting pro-growth, pro-job policies.

But Eli’s most important mission to date has been raising his two daughters. He is proud to be raising his family in Arizona and is determined to continue fighting for their future.

Rep. Crane is currently serving her first term in Congress representing Arizona’s Second Congressional District, where he serves on the Homeland Security, Veterans Affairs and Small Business Committees.

Statement:

To continue fighting for policies aimed at lowering our national debt, securing the border and maintaining a posture of peace through strength.

Our future generations deserve the same opportunities we have enjoyed in America, but that won’t be possible unless we fix these critical issues.

I believe our country is at an inflection point, and I refuse to sit on the sidelines.

Endorsements:

AZ Women of Action, AZ Free Enterprise Club, Center for Arizona Policy Action

Survey

Response Legend

SSupports
OOpposes
*Comment
−Declined to respond
†Declined to respond, Position based on citation

Question	Response	Comments/Notes
1. Securing the border by preventing all illegal crossings.	S
2. Amending the Arizona State Constitution to grant a fundamental right to every individual to an abortion.	O*	While I oppose this, it's important to note that this is an issue that would need to be determined at the state level.
3. Appointing federal judges who will interpret the U.S. Constitution according to the framers’ original intent or text, rather than by evolving standards.	S
4. Adding "sexual orientation," "gender identity," and "gender expression" to the protected classes of race, religion, age, sex, and ancestry in nondiscrimination law.	O
5. Allowing all parents to use tax credits and taxpayer funded empowerment scholarship accounts to enable their children to attend any private school, homeschool, or online academy of their choice.	S*	While I support this, it's important to note that this is an issue that would need to be determined at the state level.
6. Amending the U.S. Constitution to require Congress to balance the federal budget every year.	S
7. Using taxpayer funds to support any organization that performs, promotes, or provides referrals for abortion.	O
8. Interpreting the 2nd Amendment as protecting an individual’s right to keep and bear arms.	S
9. Allowing individuals and businesses to not provide services or promote ideas that violate their moral or religious beliefs.	S
10. Federalizing election law by removing state authority over elections.	O*	I'm a strong supporter of the 10th amendment.
11. Eliminating the filibuster rule requiring 60 votes in the U.S. Senate to move most legislation.	O
12. Regulating or banning social media platforms that are owned or controlled by certain foreign governments.	S*	This would need to be evaluated on a case by case basis. When a social media platform is owned/controlled by a foreign government, there can be serious national security implications.