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Elijah Crane

Republican · Representative, AZ ·2

Elijah Crane is the Republican U.S. Representative (AZ's 2nd congressional district). The platform has 10 voting records on file (2023-2026) and 47 verified facts on file covering this member's voting positions, financial disclosures, and stated platform commitments.

Score Components
56 MODERATE
Connection Density 20%
63 → 13
Donor Influence 15%
6 → 1
Silence Risk 25%
85 → 21
Contradiction Risk 25%
69 → 17
Intelligence Volume 15%
57 → 9
Constituency Deviation 0%
100 → 0
Voting Misalignment 0%
0 → 0
% = weight in composite score · Raw component 0–100 × weight = weighted contribution (→) · Sum of contributions = overall score. Hover a row for details.
[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: tribal population share (approximate): ~20%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: median age: 42.3
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: bachelor's degree attainment: 26.2%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: homeownership rate: 73.9%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: unemployment rate: 6.3%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: poverty rate: 11.3%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: median household income: $67,729
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Arizona Proposition 139 (Right to Abortion / Arizona Abortion Access Act) (2024) — passed, margin 61.4% for, 38.6% against (statewide); CD2 results not separately tabulated
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) (share 0.07)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS Construction (23) (share 0.09)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS Educational Services (61) (share 0.1)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS Retail Trade (44-45) (share 0.12)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS Healthcare and Social Assistance (62) (share 0.18)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Flagstaff Medical Center / Northern Arizona Healthcare (healthcare) (3000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Yavapai Regional Medical Center / Dignity Health (healthcare) (2500 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Northern Arizona University (education) (4000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Navajo Nation Government (tribal government) (8000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] District summary: Arizona's 2nd Congressional District is the largest congressional district in Arizona, covering approximately 60% of the state's land mass from south of Phoenix to the New Mexico and Utah borders. It encompasses much of northern and eastern Arizona, serving approximately 826,257 constituents. The district is rated R+9 by the Cook Partisan Voting Index and has shifted…
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[constituency_baseline] District summary: Arizona's 2nd Congressional District is the largest congressional district in Arizona, covering approximately 60% of the state's land mass from south of Phoenix to the New Mexico and Utah borders. It encompasses much of northern and eastern Arizona, serving approximately 826,257 constituents. The district is rated R+9 by the Cook Partisan Voting Index and has shifted increasingly Republican since the 2021 redistricting. It includes progressive Flagstaff, conservative Prescott and Cottonwood, and vast rural areas. Tribal land makes up a large portion of the district, with 14 of Arizona's 22 federally recognized tribes within its boundaries, and tribal members comprising approximately 20% of the district's total population. The median household income is $67,729 (well above the national $37,585), with an unemployment rate of 6.3% (above the national 3.5%). The homeownership rate is 73.9% with a median home value of $345,300. Only 26.2% hold a bachelor's degree, below the national 33.7%. The district skews older (median age 42.3) and is 58.5% White, 18.2% Hispanic. The district was redrawn in 2021, shifting from a competitive seat to one with a 7-point Republican advantage, enabling Crane to unseat three-term Democratic incumbent Tom O'Halleran in 2022. Crane resides in Oro Valley, outside the district boundary.
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Voted yea on H.R. 9053 / H.R. 9054 (Veterans Gun Rights Restoration Act and Safeguarding Veterans 2nd Amendment Rights Act (committee passage)) on 2024-07-25: Crane introduced and advanced two bills to protect veterans' Second Amendment rights after a VA fiduciary rule threatened to disarm veterans assigned financial managers. As a former Navy SEAL, Crane's advocacy aligned with his military constituency. The…
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Voted yea on H.R. 9053 / H.R. 9054 (Veterans Gun Rights Restoration Act and Safeguarding Veterans 2nd Amendment Rights Act (committee passage)) on 2024-07-25: Crane introduced and advanced two bills to protect veterans' Second Amendment rights after a VA fiduciary rule threatened to disarm veterans assigned financial managers. As a former Navy SEAL, Crane's advocacy aligned with his military constituency. The legislation passed committee and was later effectively rendered moot when the Trump administration reversed the VA rule in February 2026. This vote represents constituent_aligned action: his district includes many veterans for whom gun rights are a core identity issue.
inferential · 2024-07-25
Voted yea on H.R. 2670 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Crane Amendment on DEI in military)) on 2024-06-05: Crane proposed an amendment to the FY2024 NDAA to prohibit the Pentagon from requiring training in 'certain race-based concepts.' His amendment sparked the 'colored people' controversy during floor debate. Democrats overwhelmingly voted against it (192-7). As a Navy SEAL veteran…
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Voted yea on H.R. 2670 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Crane Amendment on DEI in military)) on 2024-06-05: Crane proposed an amendment to the FY2024 NDAA to prohibit the Pentagon from requiring training in 'certain race-based concepts.' His amendment sparked the 'colored people' controversy during floor debate. Democrats overwhelmingly voted against it (192-7). As a Navy SEAL veteran, Crane leveraged his military credibility to advance a culture-war priority. The amendment was defeated, but it generated significant media coverage and defined Crane's public image.
primary · 2024-06-05 ✓ Verified
Mike Johnson legislative_relationship Crane voted against Speaker Johnson's foreign aid package (Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan) in 2024, placing him among the most isolationist members of the House GOP…
Paul A. Gosar political_ally Crane and Rep. Paul Gosar were among a handful of Republicans who voted against every element of Speaker Johnson's foreign aid package in 2024 — Ukraine…
Marco Rubio competitor Crane voted against the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act (2024), which was supported by most Republicans including Marco Rubio, positioning…
Donald Trump policy_alignment Crane voted yea on H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act), Trump's signature 2025 budget reconciliation bill, which included deep cuts to Medicaid and SNAP…
AIPAC / United Democracy Project policy_difference Crane voted against the Israel aid bill in 2024, a departure from AIPAC-supported positions, as he joined only 20 other Republicans in opposition while 187…
Juan Ciscomani colleague Both are members of the Arizona House delegation; Crane voted against the Fiscal Responsibility Act while Ciscomani voted for it.
American Revival PAC donor $10,000 to Elijah Crane's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00639229/
House Freedom Fund donor $10,000 to Elijah Crane's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00552851/
Patriot Freedom PAC Inc donor $5,000 to Elijah Crane's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00816124/
Raptor PAC donor $5,000 to Elijah Crane's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00749481/
Let'S Get To Work PAC donor $7,000 to Elijah Crane's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00692327/
American Revival PAC donor $5,000 to Elijah Crane's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00639229/
Think Big America PAC donor $5,000 to Elijah Crane's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00573519/
Seal PAC Supporting Electing American Leaders PAC donor $10,000 to Elijah Crane's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00570226/
Senate Conservatives Fund donor $5,000 to Elijah Crane's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00448696/
Buckeye Liberty PAC donor $10,000 to Elijah Crane's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00366781/
American Crystal Sugar Company PAC donor $5,000 to Elijah Crane's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00110338/
Honeywell International PAC donor $5,000 to Elijah Crane's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00096156/
Salt River Valley Water Users' Association Political Involvement Committee ( Srppic) donor $5,000 to Elijah Crane's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00048579/
National Association Of Realtors PAC donor $6,000 to Elijah Crane's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00030718/
BillVoteDateAlignment
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood… Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Ratepayer Protection Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Water Resources Development Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
PROOF Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United… Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Retire through Ownership Act Nay 2026-09-16 unknown
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers… Nay 2026-09-15 unknown
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Nay 2026-09-15 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Nay 2026-09-15 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Whistleblower Protection Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
GUARD Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act Nay 2026-09-14 unknown
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act Nay 2026-09-14 unknown
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act Yea 2026-09-03 unknown
Protecting Domestic Mining Act Yea 2026-09-02 unknown
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require… Yea 2026-09-02 unknown
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms… Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period… Nay 2026-09-01 unknown
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
AGOA Extension Act Nay 2026-09-01 unknown
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period… Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R… Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R… Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
Local Access to Courts Act Yea 2026-08-31 unknown
Last contradiction analysis: Never
statement_vs_disclosure 90/100
Platform: "On July 14, 2023, during floor debate on his NDAA amendment to prohibit the Pentagon from requiring diversity training, Crane referred to Black Americans as 'colored people,' saying: 'My amendment has nothing to do…
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On July 14, 2023, during floor debate on his NDAA amendment to prohibit the Pentagon from requiring diversity training, Crane referred to Black Americans as 'colored people,' saying: 'My amendment has nothing to do with whether or not colored people or Black people or anybody can serve, okay?' The Congressional Black Caucus called the comment 'unprofessional, insensitive and unbecoming of a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.' Crane later said he 'misspoke' and that 'every one of us is made in the image of God and created equal.'
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Vote: on "According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Arizona's 2nd Congressional District is 58.5% White, 18.2%…"
Crane used a racially charged term ('colored people') while introducing an amendment to ban diversity training in the military, then claimed to 'misspeak.' His remark was stricken from the congressional record — a rare rebuke. The incident jarred against his responsibility to represent a district where Native…
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Crane used a racially charged term ('colored people') while introducing an amendment to ban diversity training in the military, then claimed to 'misspeak.' His remark was stricken from the congressional record — a rare rebuke. The incident jarred against his responsibility to represent a district where Native Americans alone constitute 20% of the population and which includes 14 federally recognized tribes. The two source hosts differ (cbsnews.com vs. legisletter.org), satisfying the independent-outlet requirement.
same_source_inconsistency 30/100
Platform: "Crane campaigned on fiscal conservatism and raged against the December 2020 COVID relief package, writing '27 Trillion in debt' in a campaign communication, while positioning himself as a critic of 'phony patriots' who…
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Crane campaigned on fiscal conservatism and raged against the December 2020 COVID relief package, writing '27 Trillion in debt' in a campaign communication, while positioning himself as a critic of 'phony patriots' who 'line their pockets' in Washington.
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Vote: on "Crane's company, Bottle Breacher, lawfully took nearly $70,000 in a Paycheck Protection Program…"
[auto-downgraded: both claims come from the same source host] Crane built his political brand on fiscal conservatism and railed against federal spending while his own company accepted and kept nearly $70,000 in forgiven PPP loans — a direct federal subsidy. Though the loan was legal, the contradiction between his…
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[auto-downgraded: both claims come from the same source host] Crane built his political brand on fiscal conservatism and railed against federal spending while his own company accepted and kept nearly $70,000 in forgiven PPP loans — a direct federal subsidy. Though the loan was legal, the contradiction between his small-government rhetoric and his personal financial benefit from a massive federal relief program is stark. Both quotes come from the same secondary source (azcentral.com) but from different reporting dates — this is a same_source_inconsistency classified as low severity under the platform rules, though the underlying facts are independently verifiable from SBA and FEC records. The narrative explicitly notes that both quotes are drawn from the same outlet's reporting.
Last silence detection: Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:06:49 GMT (via scheduled run)
Tribal engagement — failure to visit or consult Navajo Nation and other tribal communities on legislation affecting them
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Expected position: With tribal members constituting approximately 20% of his district's population and 14 federally recognized tribes within CD2 boundaries, Crane would be expected to hold regular consultations, visit tribal communities, and explain his…
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Expected position: With tribal members constituting approximately 20% of his district's population and 14 federally recognized tribes within CD2 boundaries, Crane would be expected to hold regular consultations, visit tribal communities, and explain his votes on tribal legislation. Former Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez (Crane's 2024 and 2026 opponent) has made this a central campaign issue. Evidence of activity on adjacent topics: Crane voted against the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (March 2026), a Republican-led bill to streamline mortgages on tribal land. He voted against the Housing for the 21st Century Act (February 2026), a bipartisan housing affordability bill. Tribal leaders report limited direct engagement. Crane has co-sponsored some tribal legislation, including the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement and the Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act, but his votes against the two housing bills suggest a gap between selective co-sponsorship and broader legislative support for his Native American constituents. Primary URL: https://coppercourier.com/2026/03/25/nez-doubles-down-on-eli-cranes-votes-against-constituents-best-interests/
In-person town hall meetings — constituent accessibility and accountability
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Expected position: As the sole representative for Arizona's largest congressional district — covering approximately 60% of the state, including 14 of Arizona's 22 federally recognized tribes — Crane would be expected to hold regular, in-person town halls…
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Expected position: As the sole representative for Arizona's largest congressional district — covering approximately 60% of the state, including 14 of Arizona's 22 federally recognized tribes — Crane would be expected to hold regular, in-person town halls accessible to all constituents regardless of party affiliation. The district includes progressive Flagstaff and the Navajo Nation, areas where many constituents feel unrepresented by Crane's far-right voting record. Evidence of activity on adjacent topics: Crane has held only telephone town halls since taking office — three in 2025 alone drawing thousands of participants — but constituents and local Democratic officials report being unable to meet with him in person. Organizers in Flagstaff hosted an empty-chair town hall with a cutout of Crane's image after he declined multiple invitations. His office has been accused of screening attendees to exclude registered Democrats. Crane's office did not respond to multiple media requests for comment. Primary URL: https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/052825_crane_dissenters/az-locals-sour-us-rep-eli-cranes-attempts-hide-from-his-dissenters/
corporate pacs, industry unlisted
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation PAC (amounts: $7,500 (2024)) — interest area: corporate pacs, industry unlisted
colleagues' leadership pacs
Let'S Get To Work PAC, Raptor PAC, Buckeye Liberty PAC (amounts: $7,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026)) — interest area: colleagues' leadership pacs
other / unclassified
Seal PAC Supporting Electing American Leaders PAC, Think Big America PAC, American Revival PAC (amounts: $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2026)) — interest area: other / unclassified
party committees
House Freedom Fund (amounts: $10,000 (2026)) — interest area: party committees
ideological & single-issue
Patriot Freedom PAC Inc, Senate Conservatives Fund (amounts: $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: ideological & single-issue
Patriot Freedom PAC Inc Ideological & single-issue $5,000 (2024)
Raptor PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
Let'S Get To Work PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $7,000 (2026)
American Revival PAC Other / unclassified $10,000 (2026)
Think Big America PAC Other / unclassified $5,000 (2024)
Seal PAC Supporting Electing American Leaders PAC Other / unclassified $10,000 (2026)
House Freedom Fund Party committees $10,000 (2026)
Senate Conservatives Fund Ideological & single-issue $5,000 (2026)
Buckeye Liberty PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $10,000 (2026)
American Crystal Sugar Company PAC Agriculture & food $5,000 (2024)
Honeywell International PAC Law & lobbying firms $5,000 (2024)
Salt River Valley Water Users' Association Political Involvement Committee ( Srppic) Utilities & nuclear $5,000 (2026)
National Association Of Realtors PAC Real estate & construction $6,000 (2024)
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation PAC Corporate PACs, industry unlisted $7,500 (2024)
Build PAC Of The National Association Of Home Builders Real estate & construction $5,000 (2024)
TopicPriorityAlignmentDeviation
Tribal Sovereignty and Trust Land Issues 85 -60 80
Housing Affordability and Homeownership 88 -70 75
Agricultural and Rural Economic Support 82 20 60
Abortion and Reproductive Rights 78 -30 55
Water Rights and Drought Resilience 80 10 55
Economic Development and Small Business 74 25 50
Disaster Preparedness and Wildfire Response 76 35 45
Public Education and Educational Services 68 5 45
Government Spending, Debt, and Shutdown Avoidance 75 30 40
Public Safety and Law Enforcement 72 60 20
Veterans Affairs and Military Readiness 70 65 20
Immigration and Border Security 90 85 10
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Scoring Methodology

The Capture Risk Score is a composite 0–100 index measuring potential regulatory capture of elected officials. It is computed from seven weighted components:

ComponentWeightSignal
Contradiction Risk30%Stated positions contradicted by the record (recent findings boosted)
Donor Influence20%Distinct documented donors (FEC Schedule A PACs); inferred donors do not count
Connection Density20%Mapped relationships to lobbyists, contractors, interest groups; donor links excluded
Silence Risk15%Topics where donors have interests but the official is silent
Intelligence Volume15%Documented facts from verified sources
Constituency Deviation0%Shown, not weighted — a model estimate, not a record
Voting Misalignment0%Shown, not weighted — needs platform commitments almost nobody has; the roll-call record on /votes is the vote signal

Each component is the member's standing among all scored members of Congress, and the weighted sum is the overall score. Tiers are ranks: Critical is the top 5%, High the next 10%, Elevated the next 20%, Moderate the next 30%, and Low the rest.

Officials without at least 2 documented facts, 1 contradiction analysis, 1 voting record, or 1 constituency baseline are marked Insufficient Evidence and excluded from numeric ranking.

Contradiction findings from the last 180 days receive a recency boost. High-severity contradictions (score ≥ 70) receive additional weight.

Full methodology: /congress/methodology

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Documented financial relationships span 0 money flow chains, while 3 elected officials hold documented connections.
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Calculation Methodology

Contract values are summed from documented money flow chains where this entity appears as a source or destination node. Amounts are drawn from USASpending.gov, FEC filings, SEC EDGAR, or LD-2 lobbying registrations.

Donor contributions aggregate documented amounts from the donor_interests table, sourced from FEC individual and PAC contribution filings.

Connected officials are elected officials in our database with a mapped relationship (lobbying, board membership, campaign contribution, etc.) to this entity.

Annualised flow represents the total documented dollar amount traced through money flow hops involving this entity. Where hop-level amounts are unavailable, the chain-level documented total is used as a conservative upper bound.

All figures are drawn from public filings. Estimates are conservative — undisclosed transactions, dark money, and vanish-point hops are excluded from totals. This is a minimum documented floor, not a ceiling.

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