John Crane (American politician)

John Brockman Crane (born 1973) is an American politician serving as a member of the Indiana Senate from the 24th district. He assumed office on November 9, 2016.

Early life and education
Crane was born and raised in Martinsville, Indiana. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and psychology from Taylor University and a Master of Arts in communication and culture from Trinity International University. He also studied Christian apologetics through a program at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford.

Career
In 2009, Crane founded the Sagamore Leadership Initiative. He was elected to the Indiana Senate in November 2016. Since 2019, Crane has served as the ranking member of the House Education and Career Development Committee.

On August 1, 2023, Crane announced he would not seek reelection in 2024.