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Mike Crapo
Michael Dean Crapo ( KRAY-poh; born May 20, 1951) is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Idaho, a seat he was first elected to in 1998. A Republican, he previously served as the U.S. Representative for Idaho's 2nd congressional district from 1993 to 1999. Born in Idaho Falls, Crapo is a graduate of Brigham Young University and Harvard Law School. He practiced law in his home city throughout the 1980s, while also maintaining an active role in local Republican politics. His brother Terry Crapo was majority leader in the Idaho House of Representatives from 1968 to 1972 and an influential political figure until his death from leukemia in 1982. After his brother's death, Crapo successfully ran for the Idaho Senate in 1984. Crapo served as Senate President pro tempore from 1988 to 1992. Crapo was elected to an open seat in Congress in 1992, representing Idaho's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. After three terms in the House, he ran for the open seat in the U.S. Senate in 1998 when Dirk Kempthorne vacated it to run for Idaho Governor. Crapo was elected with 70% of the vote, and became the first Mormon to represent Idaho in the United States Senate. In the 2004 election, he won 99% of the vote against his only opponent, write-in Democratic candidate Scott McClure. He was reelected again in 2010 with 71% of the vote, and again in 2016 with 66% of the vote.
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Born
1951-05-20
Birth Place
Idaho Falls, Idaho, U.S.
Education
Harvard_University
Political Ideology
Republican_Party_(United_States)
Spouse(s)
Susan Hasleton
Children
5
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Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch Introduce Legislation to Add Third District Judge in Idaho

IDAHO - Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch have introduced legislation that would create an additional federal district judgeship in the Gem State. “Idaho’s growing population requires an additional judgeship to ensure effective access to the resources that provide justice in our state,” said Crapo. “This need has been widely recognized for years, and it is past time we provide the District of Idaho with a third district judge and personnel to keep up with an ever-growing caseload.”
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Sen. Mike Crapo blasts inflation bill

Senate Finance Committee ranking member and U.S. Senator Mike Crapo joined other committee Republicans to speak out against the Inflation Reduction Act. Senator Crapo says the tax changes in the bill would be harmful. "The administration has been very careful to say ‘we aren’t raising the tax rates of anyone...
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Mike Crapo speaks on burn pits bill being voted against in the Senate

The PACT Act, a bill that would improve health care and benefits for veterans suffering from burn pit smoke, was blocked last week by forty-one Republicans in the Senate despite seeming bipartisan. CBS2 reached out to Senator Mike Crapo for further insight on the decision. “The PACT Act failed to...
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Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo blames inflation rates on Biden policies

Idaho Senator Mike Crapo says the Biden administration is responsible for rising costs in the U.S. During a press conference in Washington with Senate Finance Committee Republicans, Crapo blamed rising prices on the White House’s proposed stimulus package, saying the administration’s new tax plan would raise the cost of goods even more.
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Idaho Rep. Mike Simpson, Sen. Mike Crapo defend seats, win Republican primaries

Longtime incumbent Congressman Mike Simpson secured the Republican nomination for the U.S. House Tuesday night, defending his 2nd Congressional District seat that represents Boise and East Idaho against four opponents in the state’s Republican primary election. With all 44 Idaho counties reporting, Simpson won with 54.6% of the vote,...
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Senator Mike Crapo

The bipartisan infrastructure law will help cities like Boise more effectively and responsibly meet the ever-evolving needs of local communities as our region and state experience unprecedented population growth. Beyond critical investments to address aged and outdated physical infrastructure, this bill will also make generational investments by boosting American energy...
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NRA endorses Mike Crapo

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The NRA Political Victory Fund announced its endorsement of Idaho Senator Mike Crapo for the May 17 primary elections. In a press release, the NRA said Crapo “has tirelessly promoted the lawful use of firearms and protected the rights of sportsmen in Idaho and across the country.”
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Idaho Senator Mike Crapo votes against Brown-Jackson nomination

WASHINGTON D.C., Virginia (KMVT/KSVT) — Idaho Senator Mike Crapo announced on Thursday his intention to vote against the confirmation of Ketanji Brown-Jackson to the Supreme Court. In a statement released to KMVT, Crapo said of Brown-Jackson:. “I valued the opportunity to meet with Judge Jackson to discuss her judicial...
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