Jaron Crane

Jaron Crane: Idaho Republican Incumbent for House District 14A

Jaron Crane is a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives representing District 14A, which covers portions of Canyon County. Crane is a Caldwell resident and attorney. He was first elected to the Idaho House in 2022 and is seeking his third term in 2026.

Background

Crane grew up in Canyon County and attended college and law school in Idaho. He is an attorney who has practiced in Canyon County. He has been active in the Canyon County Republican Party and in civic organizations in the Caldwell area. Crane is married with children. He has been involved in community organizations and his local church in Caldwell.

Political Career

Crane was first elected to the Idaho House in 2022. He serves on the House Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee and the House State Affairs Committee. He has been involved in legislation related to criminal law, constitutional issues, and social policy. Crane has scored very favorably on the Idaho Freedom Foundation's Freedom Index in recent sessions, reflecting strong alignment with the organization's priorities on limited government, constitutional rights, and social conservatism. He has been among the more active members in advancing legislation on abortion restrictions, parental rights in education, and constitutional carry.

Policy Positions

Crane's stated policy priorities include protecting Second Amendment rights, restricting abortion, supporting parental rights in education, reducing government regulation, and opposing what he characterizes as government overreach. On abortion, Crane has been a consistent supporter of Idaho's near-total abortion ban and has opposed any exceptions or modifications to existing restrictions. He has been involved in legislation that has strengthened Idaho's abortion restrictions. On education, Crane has supported the Idaho school voucher program and legislation expanding parental rights in curriculum decisions. He has been active in legislation limiting instruction on certain topics in public schools. On gun rights, Crane has been a consistent supporter of Second Amendment legislation, including constitutional carry provisions that eliminate permit requirements for carrying firearms.

Political Alignment

Crane is strongly aligned with the Idaho Freedom Caucus wing of the Republican Party. He scores very favorably on the Idaho Freedom Foundation's Freedom Index and is among the more ideologically committed members of the Idaho House Republican Caucus.

Campaign and Endorsements

Crane has received endorsements from pro-life organizations, Second Amendment advocates, and the Idaho Freedom Foundation-affiliated network in prior election cycles. As of April 2026, no new endorsements had been announced for his 2026 reelection bid.

Past Election Results

2024 General Election Results Crane 14,812