Jeff Crank

Jeff Crank
Jeff Crank and his family in 2007
Personal details
Born Jeffrey George Crank
(1967-01-28) January 28, 1967
Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Lisa Crank (m. 1992)
Children Joel
Jessica
Alma mater Colorado State University
Profession Politician
Religion Christianity
Website Official Website

Jeffrey George Crank (born January 28, 1967) is an American politician who is a former candidate for United States Representative in Colorado's 5th congressional district joining Doug Lamborn, Bentley Rayburn, Lionel Rivera, John Anderson and Duncan Bremer.[1]

Early life, education and career

Crank was born in 1967 and graduated from Central High School in 1985. He graduated from Colorado State University in 1990 with a B.A. in Political Science. From 1991 to 1998, he worked as a congressional staffer for Representative Joel Hefley, being a Legislative Assistant until being promoted as Administrative Director in April, 1995. After working for Congressman Hefley, he became Vice President of the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce in May 1998, and was later promoted to Senior Vice President in October, 2001. He left the Greater Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce in February, 2006.[2]

Crank was elected as Chairman of the 5th Congressional District Republican Central Committee in 2001 and 2003. In 2003, he was appointed to the Colorado Emergency Planning Commission by Governor of Colorado Bill Owens for a two-year term and also served on the El Paso County Citizens Corps Council in 2004. He was the El Paso county co-chair for President George W. Bush's re-election campaign in 2004. Crank was later elected in 2004 to serve on the Colorado State Republican Central Committee as a bonus member.[3]

Crank served as the Colorado State Director for Americans for Prosperity from May, 2009 to August, 2013. He resigned from the position to form a political consulting company, Aegis Strategic.[4]

US House of Representatives Campaign

Crank ran for US Representative in 2006 to replace retiring incumbent Representative Joel Hefley.[5] He narrowly lost the Republican primary to State Legislator Doug Lamborn. Jeff Crank had received endorsements from several major politicians including Joel Hefley.

Personal life

He lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado with his wife Lisa and two kids Joel and Jessica.[6]

Elections

2006 Republican Primary Congressional Election[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Doug Lamborn 15,126 26.97
Republican Jeff Crank 14,234 25.38
Republican Bentley Rayburn 9,735 17.36
Republican Lionel Rivera 7,213 12.86
Republican John Wesley Anderson 6,474 11.54
Republican Duncan Bremer 3,310 5.90
2008 Republican Primary Congressional Election[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Doug Lamborn 24,995 44%
Republican Jeff Crank 16,794 30%
Republican Bentley Rayburn 14,986 26%

References

  1. ↑ "CO District 05 - R Primary". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2016-10-20.
  2. ↑ "Jeff Crank". LinkedIn. Retrieved 2016-10-20.
  3. ↑ "Crank, Jeff". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2016-10-20.
  4. ↑ "Jeff Crank leaves AFP Colorado to form GOP candidate recruitment firm". Denver Post. Retrieved 2016-10-20.
  5. ↑ "Jeff Crank for Congress". Hugh Hewitt. Retrieved 2016-10-20.
  6. ↑ "JEFFREY G CRANK". Colorado Resident Database. Retrieved 2016-10-20.
  7. ↑ 2006 Primary Results
  8. ↑ 2008 Primary Results
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