Eli Crane
Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - District 2
Arizona · Congressional District 2
Eli Crane won the primary and is the party's nominee for the general election. Ran unopposed in the July 21, 2026 Republican primary. Faces Democratic nominee Jonathan Nez and Libertarian Curtis Goodwin in the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Biography
Eli Crane (Elijah James Crane, born January 3, 1980) is the Republican U.S. Representative for Arizona's 2nd Congressional District, serving since 2023. Raised in Yuma, he left the University of Arizona to join the U.S. Navy after the September 11 attacks and served 13 years, including as a Navy SEAL. He co-founded Bottle Breacher, which makes bottle openers from used ammunition casings, appeared on Shark Tank in 2014, and sold the business in 2022. Crane defeated Democratic incumbent Tom O'Halleran in 2022 and won re-election in 2024 over Jonathan Nez, 54.5% to 45.5%. He is a member of the House Freedom Caucus, voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and is endorsed by President Donald Trump. His campaign highlights border security, national voter ID, tax cuts, a ban on stock trading by members of Congress, and opposition to wind and solar projects. District 2 is Arizona's largest by area, covering about 60% of the state and including the Navajo Nation and other tribal lands. Crane ran unopposed in the July 21, 2026 Republican primary and faces Nez and Libertarian Curtis Goodwin in the November 3 general election.
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Issue Stances
Water Policy
No official stance on record.
Education Funding
No official stance on record.
Border Security & Immigration
SupportsCrane's campaign says he supports codifying President Trump's border policies, finishing the border wall, hiring more immigration judges, and deploying technology to detect fentanyl.
"Crane is pushing hard to finish the wall, hire more immigration judges, and deploy new technology to detect deadly fentanyl."
Housing Affordability
No official stance on record.
Election Integrity
SupportsCrane's campaign says he has pushed for a national voter ID law to ensure only citizens vote in federal elections.
"Crane has led the charge to pass national voter ID to ensure only living American citizens vote in our elections."
Healthcare Access
OpposesCrane voted for Medicaid cuts that his opponent Jonathon Nez is campaigning against, including impacts to rural health centers.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice
SupportsHis congressional communications and public Republican profile align with conservative priorities on public safety and support for law enforcement.
Energy Policy
OpposesCrane opposes wind and solar farms in rural Arizona, saying they are unreliable and raise utility bills, and rejects Green New Deal policies.
"Green New Deal scams are not welcome in Rural Arizona"
Economic Development & Jobs
SupportsCrane's campaign says he backs cutting taxes, growing Arizona's copper industry, reducing federal regulation of ranchers, farmers, and miners, and expanding opportunities for tribal entrepreneurs.
"He’s worked to grow Arizona’s copper industry, improve rural healthcare, protect Arizona’s water supply, clean up abandoned mines posing a serious health and safety hazard, and improve opportunities for tribal entrepreneurs."
Reproductive Rights
OpposesCrane describes himself as pro-life and opposes expanding abortion rights.
"pro-life, pro-second amendment"
Transportation & Infrastructure
No official stance on record.
Government Spending & Taxation
SupportsCrane says he voted for the 2025 tax law, including eliminating taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security, and supports cutting taxes and ending pay for members of Congress during government shutdowns.
"Crane voted for the largest middle class tax cut in history, in addition to eliminating tax on tips, overtime, and Social Security, while expanding the Child Tax credit."
Legislature
Legislative Voting Record
| Bill / Motion | Date | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act | March 1, 2026 | No |
| Housing for the 21st Century Act | February 1, 2026 | No |
| H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act | May 22, 2025 | Yes |
| H.J. Res. 35 – Repeal EPA Methane Fee Rule | February 26, 2025 | Yes |
Ballot
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