
Mike Crane
Republican | Georgia
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mike Crane
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 3
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Georgia Tech, Atlanta, Industrial Management, 1987
WORK & MILITARY
Harvest Realty and Construction,Inc., President and CEO, 28
AFFILIATIONS
Georgia GOP 3rd District, Chairman, Forward Church, Sharpsburg GA
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Senator, 2011-2016
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2016
|60%
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Eagle Forum PAC
Ted Cruz
OTHER (1)
Georgia Republican Assembly
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Senator Ted Cruz, Attorney General Kris Kobach, Patriot Academy's Rick Green
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (15)
State Republican Party Organizations (2023)
Richard Dean "Rich" McCormick (2022)
Paul Broun (2021)
Andrew Clyde (2020)
Kevin Cooke (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (19)
Club for Growth (2016)
FreedomWorks (2016)
Jack Hill (2016)
Josh Bonner (2016)
Senate Conservatives Fund (2016)
OTHER INFORMATION
Mike Crane hosts a video interview (2021) concerning attempts to pass legislation to protect children from access to obscene materials in their schools.
QUESTIONNAIRE*
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
The unborn child should always be protected, no matter the manner or circumstances of conception.
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
The federal government should not provide, support, or promote abortion in any way, shape or form.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
I will support the Fair Tax or a flat tax, I will work to eliminate deficit spending at the federal level, I will reduce the burden placed on all Americans through the unelected bureaucratic state by limiting the scope and reach of the federal gov.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
It means that the "State" cannot impose any burdens or mandates on the free exercise of religion.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Accepting a vaccine is a personal choice that should not be mandated or coerced by force.
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
The federal government's intrusion and takeover of the American health care system has so distorted costs, that there does not exist at any significant level a true free market health system. The process to support and encourage a free market, doctor/patient relationship driven system must be started immediately to create a truly affordable health care system. The current system which is government/insurance/big pharma/institutional healthcare dominated is unaffordable and inaccessible.
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
C)
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Our relationships around the globe are important. Israel is one of our most important allies in the middle east and we should continue to foster strong and healthy relationships with them and other countries that share our core values and goals.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
People naturally gravitate to organizations that promote clear values and goals, recognize ability and are merit based in their structure. The current leadership operates counter to all of those foundational principles and actively promotes disfunction. The media has also promoted for many years an anti-Patriot mindset which has shifted the American heart away from God, Family, and Country.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone who will assimilate into our culture, not stand against it. People who add value and can contribute to our nation.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a purchased possession of God. Blood bought, a joint heir with Christ, ambassador of the most High, always growing in Him who set me free. He who began a good work in me is faithful to complete it! I exist for God's glory.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear energy currently is the most cost effective and reliable method to generate power. It is also the most difficult to bring online because of regulation, we need to streamline the process for development and implementation.
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To secure the God given blessings of Liberty for ourselves and future generations
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Convicted felons should not
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