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Trump EndorsedIncumbentEli Crane
Incumbent Republican candidate for U.S. House in Arizona
$11.3K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Live Odds — AZ-02 House winner?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
71%chance to win
$11.3KNOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age46 years old (Jan 3, 1980)
GenderMale
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LocationArizona
BackgroundPolitician
EducationCibola High School (Yuma, Arizona)
Notable personal detailsElijah James “Eli” Crane is an American politician, businessman, and former U.S. Navy SEAL who has represented Arizona’s 2nd congressional district in the U.S. House since 2023. He attended Arizona Western College and the University of Arizona before leaving school after the September 11 attacks to enlist in the Navy. After military service and multiple deployments, he co-founded the veteran-owned Bottle Breacher business with his wife, Jen, later selling the company in 2022.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Eli Crane supports low taxes, limited government, and reduced regulation. He has also emphasized cutting government waste, warning about the national deficit, and opposing taxpayer-funded subsidies for industries.
Healthcare
Eli Crane’s record shows support for conservative health-policy priorities, including backing legislation labeled the Do No Harm in Medicaid Act and calling for the United States to withdraw from the World Health Organization. He has also supported federal funding and access for rural and tribal health care, indicating a focus on targeted assistance rather than broad system expansion.
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Immigration & Border
Eli Crane supports completing the border wall, adding more Border Patrol agents, expanding surveillance, and strengthening detention and enforcement. He also says he fully supports removing people unlawfully present in the country and opposes mass amnesty, while allowing that legal immigration could be processed faster.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Eli Crane describes himself as pro-life and supported overturning Roe v. Wade. His stated abortion position allows abortion only to save the life of the mother.
Climate & Energy
Eli Crane’s stated energy position emphasizes American energy independence, expanded domestic oil and gas production, and reduced federal interference. He opposes Green New Deal-style subsidies, federal EV mandates, and wind and solar subsidies, while also supporting some bipartisan cleanup and permitting-related efforts.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports broad Second Amendment rights and has repeatedly opposed federal gun registries and restrictions that would keep veterans in the NICS system. Has backed legislation and amendments to restore gun rights for veterans and prevent the VA from participating in gun-confiscation or firearm-prohibition processes.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 29, 2026
Eli Crane is in the news because he is headed for a rematch with Democrat Jonathan Nez in Arizona's 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 House race. Both candidates advanced through uncontested primaries, setting up another competitive contest in a district that has been closely watched. The race is expected to be one of Arizona's more competitive House battles.
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Latest Polls
AZ-02 House winner?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
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Endorsements
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Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$9.5M
$7.1M
$4.7M
$2.4M
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$3.8M
$66.3K
$3.7M
$154.7K
Cycle 2024
$8.6M
$317.4K
$8.3M
$346.2K
Cycle 2026
$9.5M
$2.8M
$7.0M
$366.2K
Source: FEC