Mike Crawford

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Mike Crawford

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

July 30, 2024

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Air Force

Years of service

1987 - 1992

Personal

Birthplace

New Mexico

Religion

Christian

Profession

Law enforcement

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Mike Crawford (Republican Party) ran for election for Maricopa County Sheriff in Arizona. He lost in the Republican primary on July 30, 2024.

Crawford completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Mike Crawford was born in New Mexico. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1987 to 1992 as a crew chief on KC-135s. In 1991, Crawford completed the non-commissioned officer preparatory course and was promoted to sergeant. He attended the New Mexico State Police Academy and the Arizona Law Enforcement Academy. Crawford's career experience includes working as a police officer, motorcycle officer, police instructor, and training officer with the Glendale Police Department in Arizona. He also worked as a patrol deputy, special agency in the Drug Enforcement Administration, and extradition fugitive deputy in the San Juan County Sheriff's Office.

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in Maricopa County, Arizona (2024)

General election

General election for Maricopa County Sheriff

Jerry Sheridan defeated Tyler Kamp in the general election for Maricopa County Sheriff on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jerry Sheridan (R)	53.4	1,021,800
	Submit photo	Tyler Kamp (D)	46.5	890,648
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	2,701

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,915,149
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Maricopa County Sheriff

Tyler Kamp defeated incumbent Russ Skinner in the Democratic primary for Maricopa County Sheriff on July 30, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Tyler Kamp	56.1	147,211
	Submit photo	Russ Skinner	43.4	113,878
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	1,430

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 262,519
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Maricopa County Sheriff

Jerry Sheridan defeated Frank Milstead and Mike Crawford in the Republican primary for Maricopa County Sheriff on July 30, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jerry Sheridan	51.5	197,458
		Frank Milstead	27.4	105,270
		Mike Crawford	20.7	79,274
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	1,508

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 383,510
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2020

See also: Municipal elections in Maricopa County, Arizona (2020)

General election

General election for Maricopa County Sheriff

Incumbent Paul Penzone defeated Jerry Sheridan in the general election for Maricopa County Sheriff on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Paul Penzone (D)	55.7	1,095,955
		Jerry Sheridan (R)	44.2	869,748
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	3,355

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,969,058
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Maricopa County Sheriff

Incumbent Paul Penzone advanced from the Democratic primary for Maricopa County Sheriff on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Paul Penzone	100.0	375,970

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• William Hall (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Maricopa County Sheriff

Jerry Sheridan defeated Joe Arpaio, Mike Crawford, and Lehland Burton in the Republican primary for Maricopa County Sheriff on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jerry Sheridan	37.4	156,818
		Joe Arpaio	36.0	150,656
		Mike Crawford	26.3	110,271
		Lehland Burton (Write-in)	0.3	1,136

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 418,881
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Campaign themes

2024

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Ballotpedia survey responses

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Mike Crawford completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Crawford's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Mike Crawford is a God-fearing Patriot and a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. From New Mexico to England to Arizona, Mike has had a dedicated life of service and he is not done! As a firefighter, United States Air Force Veteran, and law enforcement officer, Mike is focused on serving and protecting you and your family. Mike is dedicated to protecting and defending your Constitutional rights and liberties.

Mike was born and raised in New Mexico. He served as a volunteer firefighter while in high school. Mike enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was a Crew Chief on KC-135s. In 1991, he completed the Non-Commissioned Officer Preparatory Course and was promoted to Sergeant. On July 10, 1991, it was a dark and stormy night, Mike was on the flight line working on his aircraft when he was struck by lightning. This is the day that God changed Mike's path and focused him on serving in law enforcement.

Mike joined the San Juan County Sheriff's Office. He graduated from the New Mexico State Police Academy. He honorably served as a Sheriff's Deputy:

- Patrol Deputy - Special Agent in the Drug Enforcement Administration, Region II Narcotics Taskforce - Extradition Fugitive Deputy

In 1997, Mike joined the Glendale Police Department and served: - Police Officer in the Patrol, Special Operations and Vehicular Crimes - Motorcycle Officer in the Traffic Division - Police Instructor - Field Training Officer

- Motor I

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Stop the frivolous lawsuits that send tax dollars to the ACLU and away from public safety.
• Recruit 20% more Sheriff Deputies and 500 more Detention Officers. We need more Deputies on our streets and fewer bureaucrats in buildings. Bring back the MSCO Volunteer posse to focus on our youth mentor program, search and rescue, animal rescue and neighbor safety.
• Build community trust by having your Sheriff Deputies truly part of your community.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Working with the leaders of the community to direct law enforcement services to address specific issues in each community. This community outreach will be done knowing fully that the issues in each community are different and will have to be addressed with that specific community in mind. All this will be done with the ultimate goal of regaining trust and partnership with the people we serve.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

The most important principle that any elected official has to hold virtuous is to never forget who you work for. Elected officials are representatives of the people they serve.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The core responsibilities of the Sheriff are to ensure the safety of everyone within his county. The Sheriff serves the people under the authority of the Constitutions and state law.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

In 1981, I remember when President Ronald Reagan was shot and wounded by John Hinckley Jr. I remember feeling extremely sad. Then I remember when President Ronald Reagan was giving a speech in West Berlin when a balloon popped. With incredible grace, President Reagan's response was a classic. During my service in the Air Force, I was in England when the fall of the Berlin Wall happened. I will never forget the legacy of President Reagan and his well-timed responses.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

My view on financial transparency and government accountability is that the government owes the taxpayers a full insight into how and why we are spending their money. This is why on Day 1 when I am elected Sheriff we will be conducting a full audit of the books for the full budget transparency and putting every expenditure online. The taxpayers must know how the Sheriff's office is utilizing their money.

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2020

Mike Crawford did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

Ballotpedia biographical submission form

The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:

“	What is your political philosophy? I made the decision to run for Sheriff of Maricopa County because I believe the citizens deserve better. As your Sheriff, I will fulfill my obligation to the oath that I will take to uphold the laws, the constitutions of the United States of America and Arizona, and deliver law enforcement protective services in a fiscally responsible manner. I will work to unite the community and the sheriff’s office to make Maricopa County safe again through education, outreach, and youth involvement.	”
—Mike Crawford

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