Eli Crane (AZ-2)

Biography

Eli Crane, born on January 3, 1980, in Tucson, Arizona, is a combat veteran, entrepreneur, and Republican politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Arizona's 2nd Congressional District. Raised in Yuma, Arizona, he graduated from Cibola High School in 1998. Following the September 11 attacks, Crane enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving from 2001 to 2014, including five wartime deployments—three with SEAL Team 3. After his military service, he co-founded Bottle Breacher, a veteran-owned business that manufactures bottle openers from shell casings, which gained national attention on "Shark Tank." Crane sold the company in 2022. He resides in Oro Valley, Arizona, with his wife, Jen, and their two daughters, Makenzie and Kennedy.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Attended Arizona Western College and the University of Arizona, studying sociology; did not graduate.

• Political Experience:

  • Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2022, defeating Democratic incumbent Tom O'Halleran.
  • Re-elected in 2024, defeating Democratic challenger Jonathan Nez.
  • Serves on the House Committee on Homeland Security, focusing on border security, counterterrorism, and cybersecurity.
  • Member of the House Freedom Caucus and the Congressional Western Caucus.
  • Co-sponsored the "Life at Conception Act," advocating for pro-life policies.
  • Advocates for border security, veterans' affairs, and reducing government regulations to support small businesses.

Crane's legislative focus includes enhancing national security, supporting veterans, and promoting conservative values.