John Crane | |
Birth Name: | John Brockman Crane |
Birth Place: | Martinsville, Indiana, U.S. |
Children: | 4 |
Party: | Republican |
Education: | Taylor University (BA) Trinity International University (MA) |
State House: | Indiana |
District: | 24th |
Term Start: | November 9, 2016 |
Predecessor: | Pete Miller |
John Brockman Crane (born 1973)[1] is an American politician serving as a member of the Indiana Senate from the 24th district. He assumed office on November 9, 2016.
Crane was born and raised in Martinsville, Indiana. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and psychology from Taylor University and a Master of Arts in communication and culture from Trinity International University. He also studied Christian apologetics through a program at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford.[2]
In 2009, Crane founded the Sagamore Leadership Initiative. He was elected to the Indiana Senate in November 2016.[3] Since 2019, Crane has served as the ranking member of the House Education and Career Development Committee.[4]
On August 1, 2023, Crane announced he would not seek reelection in 2024.[5]