Brent J. Crane (born July 2, 1974) is an American politician serving as a member of the

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for the 13A district. He has also served as assistant majority leader since 2010.

Education

Crane graduated from high school at Nampa Christian School and earned his bachelor's degree in political science from

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Elections

Crane has expressed interest in running for

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seat in the future.

2016

Crane was unopposed in the Republican primary and the general election. Crane supported

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in the

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and introduced him at a

rally in March 2016.

2014

Crane won the Republican primary with 2,592 votes (74.3%) against Patrick N O'Brien. Crane was unopposed in the general election.

2012

Crane was unopposed in the Republican primary. Crane defeated Clayton Trehal in the general election with 10,706 votes (67.4%).

2010

Crane was unopposed for Republican primary and the general election.

2008

Crane was unopposed for the Republican primary and the general election.

2006

Republican Representative Dolores Crow retired and left the seat open. Crane won the Republican primary with 3,296 votes (57.5%) against Jim Barnes. Crane won the general election with 10,631 votes (68.72%) against

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nominee Douglas Yarbrough and Libertarian nominee Dennis Weiler.

References

External links

Brent J. Crane
at the

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Crane, Brent J. 1974 births Living people Boise State University alumni Republican Party members of the Idaho House of Representatives People from Nampa, Idaho 21st-century American legislators 21st-century Idaho politicians