John Crane
John Crane (Republican Party) was a member of the Indiana State Senate, representing District 24. He assumed office on November 9, 2016. He left office on November 6, 2024.
Crane (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Indiana State Senate to represent District 24. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
John Crane grew up in Martinsville, Indiana.[1] He attended Taylor University and earned a B.A. in history and psychology and later attended Trinity International University and earned an M.A. in Communication and Culture. He went on in his career to found Sagamore Leadership Initiative, Inc. and he served as the company's CEO.[2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Crane was assigned to the following committees:
- Education and Career Development Committee, Ranking Member
- Elections Committee
- Family & Children Services Committee
- Homeland Security and Transportation Committee
- Pensions and Labor Committee
- Veterans Affairs and the Military Committee
2021-2022
Crane was assigned to the following committees:
- Education and Career Development Committee, Ranking member
- Elections Committee
- Family & Children Services Committee
- Homeland Security and Transportation Committee
- Pensions and Labor Committee
- Veterans Affairs and the Military Committee
2019-2020
Crane was assigned to the following committees:
- Education and Career Development Committee, Ranking member
- Family & Children Services Committee
- Elections Committee
- Pensions and Labor Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
Indiana committee assignments, 2017 |
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• Education and Career Development |
• Elections |
• Family & Children Services |
• Pensions and Labor |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
- See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2024
John Crane did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Indiana State Senate District 24
Incumbent John Crane defeated Stan Albaugh in the general election for Indiana State Senate District 24 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | John Crane (R) | 65.5 | 50,755 |
![]() | Stan Albaugh (D) ![]() | 34.5 | 26,681 |
Total votes: 77,436 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana State Senate District 24
Stan Albaugh advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana State Senate District 24 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Stan Albaugh ![]() | 100.0 | 6,572 |
Total votes: 6,572 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana State Senate District 24
Incumbent John Crane advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana State Senate District 24 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | John Crane | 100.0 | 11,735 |
Total votes: 11,735 | ||||
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2016
- See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Indiana State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 3, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 5, 2016.
John Crane defeated Kevin Rogers in the Indiana State Senate District 24 general election.[3][4]
Indiana State Senate, District 24 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
81.62% | 47,493 | |
Libertarian | Kevin Rogers | 18.38% | 10,694 | |
Total Votes | 58,187 | |||
Source: Indiana Election Divsion |
John Crane defeated incumbent Pete Miller in the Indiana State Senate District 24 Republican primary.[5][6]
Indiana State Senate, District 24 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
55.32% | 15,709 | |
Republican | Pete Miller Incumbent | 44.68% | 12,688 | |
Total Votes | 28,397 | |||
Source: Indiana Election Division |
Campaign themes
2020
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2016
Crane's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[7]
Maintaining a Thriving Job Climate
- Excerpt: "The challenge for Indiana continues to be how to maintain sound fiscal stewardship during uncertain economic times."
A Quality Education for All Students:
- Excerpt: "To ensure that all of our children get the best education available, we must work to eliminate the obstacles which prevent them from reaching their fullest potential."
Religious Liberty and Rights of Conscience for All Hoosiers
- Excerpt: "The right of every person to live according to their most deeply-held convictions, both in private and in public, serves as the cornerstone of a truly free society."
Upholding the Ideal of Marriage
- Excerpt: "Marriage, as designed by our Creator, is to be between a man and a woman."
The Sanctity of Life
- Excerpt: "Human life is sacred. Because life begins at conception, all innocent life should be protected at every stage of the human life cycle."
Campaign finance summary
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2024
In 2024, the Indiana State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 8.
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2023
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In 2023, the Indiana State Legislature was in session from January 9 to April 28.
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2022
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In 2022, the Indiana State Legislature was in session from January 4 to March 8.
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2021
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In 2021, the Indiana State Legislature was in session from January 4 to November 15.
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2020
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In 2020, the Indiana State Legislature was in session from January 6 to March 11.
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2019
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In 2019, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 3 through April 24.
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2018
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In 2018, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 2 through March 16.
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2017
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In 2017, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 3 through April 22.
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2016
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In 2016, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 5 through March 10.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Candidate Indiana State Senate District 24 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Indiana Senate Republicans, "Get to Know: Sen. John Crane," accessed January 23, 2020
- ↑ Indiana Senate Republicans, "John Crane Biography," accessed January 23, 2020
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "November 8, 2016 General Election candidates," February 5, 2016
- ↑ Indiana Election Division, "General election 2016 results," accessed December 16, 2016
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "May 3, 2016 Primary Election candidates," February 5, 2016
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "May 3, 2016 Primary Election Results," accessed August 18, 2016
- ↑ votecrane.com, "Priorities," accessed April 20, 2016
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Preceded by Pete Miller (R) |
Indiana State Senate District 24 2016-2024 |
Succeeded by Brett A. Clark (R) |