Ron Crane (politician)

Ron Crane
Treasurer of Idaho
In office
January 4, 1999 – January 7, 2019
GovernorPhil Batt
Dirk Kempthorne
Jim Risch
Butch Otter
Preceded byLydia Justice Edwards
Succeeded byJulie Ellsworth
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from the 10A district
In office
1982–1998
Succeeded byBeverly Montgomery
Personal details
Born (1948-11-02) November 2, 1948 (age 76)
Nampa, Idaho, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseCheryl Crane
Children6, including Jaron Crane and Brent Crane
EducationBible Missionary Institute (AA)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1971–1977
UnitIdaho National Guard

Ron Crane is an American politician who served as a member of Idaho House of Representatives from 1982 to 1998 and as the state treasurer of Idaho from 1999 to 2019.

Early life and education

Crane was born in Nampa, Idaho, in 1948. He graduated Nampa Christian High School. In 1971, Crane earned an Associate of Arts degree from the Bible Missionary Institute. In 2008, Crane earned an honorary doctorate degree from Ohio Christian University.[1][2]

Career

From 1971 to 1977, Crane served in the Idaho National Guard.[1][2]

In 1980, Crane became the owner and operator of Crane Alarm Service, an alarm company in Idaho.[2]

In 1982, Crane was elected to the Idaho House of Representatives. During his tenure, Crane represented the 10A district.[3]

On November 3, 1998, Crane won the election and became the state treasurer of Idaho. Crane defeated Latham Williams with 75.5% of the votes.[4] In January 2018, Crane announced that he would not seek re-election to a sixth term as the state's treasurer in the November 2018 elections. Crane left office in January 2019.[5][6]

Electoral history

Idaho State Treasurer election, 1998[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ron Crane 258,755 75.5%
Reform Latham Williams 83,840 24.5%
Total votes 342,595 100.00
Idaho State Treasurer election, 2002[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ron Crane 239,431 61.2%
Democratic Sally A. Beitia 136 796 35.0%
Libertarian Sherwin M. Fellen 14,950 3.8%
Total votes 430,072 100.00
Idaho State Treasurer election, 2006[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ron Crane 276 779 64.36%
Democratic Howard C. Faux 153 293 35.64%
Total votes 430,072 100.00
Idaho State Treasurer election, 2010[10]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ron Crane 367,260 100&
Total votes 367,260 100.00
Idaho State Treasurer election, 2014[11]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ron Crane 260,044 61.0%
Democratic Deborah Silver 166,487 39.0%
Total votes 426,531 100.00

Awards

  • 1975 Idaho's Soldier of the Year.[1][2]
  • Guardian of Small Business Award. Presented by National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).[1][2]
  • Legislative Champion of the Family. Presented by Idaho Family Forum.[1][2]
  • 1998 Friend of Life Award. Presented by Idaho Chooses Life for his leadership in securing a Ban on Partial Abortions in Idaho.[12][2]
  • Vision 2000 Award. Presented by US Small Business Administration.[2]

Personal life

Crane's wife is Cheryl Crane. They have six children. Crane and his family live in Nampa, Idaho. In October 2011, at age 62, Crane underwent a successful triple bypass open heart surgery.[2][13]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "History of Idaho Treasurers". sto.idaho.gov. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Ron Crane's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  3. ^ "Nationsl Co-chairs". smartwomensmartmoney.com. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  4. ^ "November 3, 1998 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 3, 1998. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  5. ^ "State Treasurer Ron Crane will not run for re-election in 2018". idahopress.com. Retrieved February 21, 2018.
  6. ^ Spokesman. "Eye on Boise: Idaho Treasurer Ron Crane won't seek re-election". Retrieved February 21, 2018.
  7. ^ Idaho Secretary of State. "Statewide Totals". Retrieved February 21, 2018.
  8. ^ Idaho Secretary of State. "Statewide Totals". Retrieved February 21, 2002.
  9. ^ Idaho Secretary of State. "Statewide Totals". Retrieved February 21, 2018.
  10. ^ Idaho Secretary of State. "Statewide Totals". Retrieved February 21, 2018.
  11. ^ Idaho Secretary of State. "Statewide Totals". Retrieved February 21, 2018.
  12. ^ "Crane Deserves Re-Election". idahochooseslife.org. April 24, 2014. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  13. ^ "State Treasurer Ron Crane of Nampa has open heart surgery". idahopress.com. October 19, 2011. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
Political offices
Preceded by
Lydia Justice Edwards
 Treasurer of Idaho
1999–2019 		Succeeded by