Elijah Crane
U.S. House · AZ-2 · Republicans · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. House · AZ-2
Biography
Overview
Elijah Crane is a Republican U.S. representative from Arizona's 2nd congressional district since 2023. A former Navy SEAL who served from 2001 to 2014, Crane is a businessman who co-founded Bottle Breacher, a patriotic-themed bottle opener company that received investment on Shark Tank before he sold it in 2022. He was first elected to Congress in 2022 after defeating Democratic incumbent Tom O'Halleran with 54% of the vote, and was re-elected in 2024.
Career
Crane's legislative efforts have centered on border security, veterans' affairs, and western land issues. Notable actions include voting against the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, being among the first Republicans to oppose Kevin McCarthy's speakership, and later supporting his removal. He has taken a more restrained stance on foreign military involvement, questioning U.S. spending abroad while remaining supportive of the Trump administration. He has also introduced articles of impeachment against a federal judge he accused of judicial overreach in 2025.
Prior political experience
Crane was first elected to Congress in 2022, defeating Democratic incumbent Tom O'Halleran by a margin of 54% to 46% in a district that had been redrawn to be significantly more Republican. He was re-elected in 2024 against Jonathan Nez, the former Navajo Nation president.
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
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| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | U.S. House AZ-2 | 2025–present | In progress | Elijah Crane | — |
| 1st | U.S. House AZ-2 | 2023–2025 | Term ended | — | Elijah Crane |
Committee assignments
- Border Security and EnforcementHouse· 2025–present
- Transportation and Maritime SecurityHouse· 2025–present
- Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government InnovationHouse· 2025–present
- Military and Foreign AffairsHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term10
- H.R. 8443
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a pause on the issuance of H-1B visas until certain limitations on the issuance thereof are implemented.
Apr 22, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6959
Nick Shirley Congressional Gold Medal Act
Jan 7, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6941
Atmosphere Study Act
Jan 6, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6942
Nick Shirley Congressional Gold Medal Act
Jan 6, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6931
Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
Dec 26, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6846
DEFEND Act
Dec 18, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5729
North Rim Restoration Act
Oct 10, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4919
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 765 West Old Route 66 in Ash Fork, Arizona, as the "Fayrene Hume Post Office".
Aug 8, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4126
ARMS Act
Jun 25, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 3713
Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025
Jun 4, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 8481
To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of natural lifetime injunctions for certain victims.
Apr 23, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8332
Special Operations Forces Concealed Carry Act
Apr 16, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8341
DEPORT Act of 2026
Apr 16, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8118
Election Infrastructure Integrity Act
Mar 26, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7874
Mail Ballot Integrity Act
Mar 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7842
Alien Banking Act
Mar 5, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7816
Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act of 2026
Mar 5, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7678
Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act
Feb 25, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7611
Protecting Puppies from Sharia Act
Feb 20, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7420
Stop Gender Trafficking of Minors Act
Feb 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Pending | — | — |