Eli Crane
Eli Crane | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Elija Crane 1980 (age 44–45) Tucson, Arizona, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Founder of Bottle Breacher |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
Elija "Eli" Crane (born 1980)[1] is an American businessman and retired United States Navy SEAL who is a Republican candidate for Arizona's 1st congressional district in the 2022 election.
Early life and education[edit]
Crane was born in Tucson, Arizona and raised in Yuma. He studied criminal justice at Arizona Western College before transferring to the University of Arizona. At the start of his senior year, the September 11 attacks prompted Crane to drop out of college and enlist in the United States Navy.[2] In 2005, he became a Navy SEAL, and remained in the Navy until 2012.[3]
Career[edit]
In 2012 Crane founded the company Bottle Breacher, which manufactures and sells military-themed bottle openers and other accessories.[4]
In 2014 Crane's company was featured on ABC television's show Shark Tank.[5]
In July of 2021, Crane announced his candidacy for Arizona's 1st congressional district in the 2022 election.[6][7]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Navy SEAL, Shark Tank winner, takes on vulnerable Arizona House Democrat". Washington Examiner. 2021-07-20. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
- ↑ Myers, Meghann (2017-08-07). "Slain Navy SEAL was a fearless combat hero who embraced his goofy side". Navy Times. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
- ↑ "Beyond Battle - Eli Crane". Bottle Breacher. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
- ↑ https://bottlebreacher.com/blog/beyond-battle-eli-crane-/
- ↑ "011: How a Navy Seal went from Garage to SHARK TANK to Millions in Revenue - Eli Crane". Millionaire Interviews. 2017-10-03. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
- ↑ July 20, Tim Hains On Date; 2021. "Navy SEAL Eli Crane Launches AZ-1 Congressional Campaign With "We The People" Tattoo". www.realclearpolitics.com. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
- ↑ Hansen, Ronald J. "State Rep. Walt Blackman, former Navy SEAL Eli Crane enter GOP race for Arizona's CD1". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
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