Rep. Eli Crane, who represents Arizona’s 2nd congressional district in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of updates on his official social media account highlighting his ongoing initiatives for students and service members.
On September 15, 2025, Crane announced the opening of nominations for high school students in his district seeking to apply to U.S. service academies. He wrote, “Each year, I’m honored to nominate high school students from #AZ02 who are applying to the U.S. service academies. The deadline to submit an application to my office is September 30. To apply, please scan the QR code or visit: https://t.co/3o8il4oZbQ https://t.co/yjREeY5sSd”.
Later that day, Crane shared details about his legislative work related to national defense. He stated on September 15, 2025, “Last week, four of my amendments were included in the House-passed version of the NDAA. These are sensible measures that prioritize the interests of our service members and allies. See below for more information: https://t.co/cMFP5n1j3b”.
On September 16, 2025, he posted a brief comment referencing “common sense,” with no further context provided: “Common sense. https://t.co/DYQGjP7Ksa”.
Crane has represented Arizona’s 2nd District since replacing Tom O’Halleran in 2023 and resides in Oro Valley after being born in Tucson in 1980.

