Eli Crane — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in Arizona, 2026

Representative Eli Crane supports a 10-year moratorium on all immigration until the system is restored and borders are secured, citing national interest and the protection of citizens. He also advocates for mandating proof of citizenship for federal voter registration. Crane co-sponsored articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas and helped pass the Secure the Border Act, aiming to resume border wall construction, increase Border Patrol agents, and prevent the release of undocumented immigrants.

“One of our most important responsibilities as representatives is to protect the citizens of our great nation. Due to the premeditated border invasion under the Biden administration, Americans have faced devastating consequences. I’m proud to join Rep. Paul Gosar in introducing this sensible legislation to restore stability and help reestablish security within our borders,” stated Eli Crane (from Rep. Gosar's office press release).”

Eli Crane voted against ACA tax credits, which would increase healthcare costs for his constituents and put rural hospitals at risk. He also cast a key vote to reduce Medicaid coverage. Crane supported a government funding bill and, in a letter to CMS, advocated for rural hospitals to receive investment from the Working Families Tax Cuts.

Representative Eli Crane has a voting record against numerous environmental protection measures, reflected in his 2023 3% score and 2025 0% score from the League of Conservation Voters, and a 1% lifetime score. He voted against blocking funding for environmental justice and limiting federal agencies' response to the climate crisis. He supports policies emphasizing domestic energy production, economic growth, and energy independence, voting for bills like the "Homeowner Energy Freedom Act" and "Securing America's Critical Minerals Supply Act."

Eli Crane opposes abortion and supported the overturning of Roe v. Wade. He stated in November 2022 that Roe v. Wade was a mistake that has cost millions of lives. His stance aligns with organizations advocating to end abortion.

“Roe v. Wade was a mistake that has cost millions of lives. - Eli Crane (OnTheIssues.org, Nov 2022)”

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“Eli Crane, on his official Facebook page, stated, 'we just wrapped up floor remarks on my amendment to defund ned'”

Representative Eli Crane voted for the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025, which provides essential funding and stability for rural schools in his district. He stated his commitment to ensuring vital support for schools in rural Arizona. Additionally, Crane advocates for banning Critical Race Theory in Arizona's schools, asserting that children should be educated, not indoctrinated.

““I’m proud to join my colleagues in reauthorizing the Secure Rural Schools program to provide vital support for schools in rural Arizona,” Crane said in a statement. “This extension secures much-needed stability and funding. This is a positive outcome, and I will always fight for those I represent.””

Representative Eli Crane supports gun rights and is pro-Second Amendment. He co-sponsored H.R. 1041, the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act, which aims to prevent Department of Veterans Affairs bureaucrats from revoking a veteran's right to bear arms without a judicial ruling. The bill also seeks to restore Second Amendment rights for veterans whose rights were removed solely due to needing financial assistance.