Mike Crapo

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Mike Crapo

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth May 20, 1951 (Age: 75)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Mike Crapo holds a Bachelor of Arts from Brigham Young University and a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School. He began his career as a law clerk and practiced law before serving in the Idaho Senate, where he eventually became Senate president pro tempore. Crapo transitioned to the U.S. House of Representatives and later to the U.S. Senate, where he has been reelected multiple times. He has chaired several Senate committees and participated in notable bipartisan efforts.

Political Ideas

Mike Crapo's political identity is marked by a steadfast commitment to conservative principles, particularly in his anti-abortion stance and opposition to gun control regulations. His support for nuclear energy projects and early detection tests for diseases reveals a unique blend of traditional conservatism with a focus on technological advancement. Crapo's legislative record shows an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, revealing a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests. His rhetorical style emphasizes personal responsibility and localized solutions, often framing national issues through the lens of Idaho's specific needs and challenges.

Campaigns
2022: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator in Idaho, 2022

358,539 votes

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Member
Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection
Member
Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development
Member
Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance, and Investment
Member
Budget
Member
Finance
Chair
Subcommittee on Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on Health Care
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on Social Security, Pensions, and Family Policy
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on Taxation and IRS Oversight
Ex Officio
Joint Taxation
Vice Chair
2016: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Idaho

449,017 votes (66.13%)

Win

Idaho Republican primary election

119,633 votes

Win
2010: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Idaho

319,953 votes (71.17%)

Win

Idaho Republican primary election

127,332 votes

Win
2004: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Idaho

499,796 votes (99.18%)

Win
1998: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

United States Senate election in Idaho

262,966 votes (69.54%)

Win

U.S. Senate Republican primary results

110,205 votes (87.27%)

Win