John Crane (American politician) explained

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.

Early life and education

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]

Career

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: John Crane's Biography. 2022-02-20. Vote Smart.
  2. Web site: John B. Crane. 2022-02-20. Indiana Senate Republicans.
  3. Web site: 2020-11-06. IN-Winners. 2022-02-20. AP NEWS. en.
  4. Web site: John Crane. 2022-02-20. Ballotpedia. en.
  5. Web site: Russell . Kyla . 2023-08-01 . State Sen. John Crane will not seek reelection in 2024 . 2023-09-11 . WISH-TV . en-US.