Idaho State House District 13A

Current seat holder: Brent Crane (R).

Cliff Hohman

Cliff Hohman (Democratic) is a candidate for the Idaho House of Representatives in District 13A (Canyon County) in the November 3, 2026 general election. Cliff Hohman was born in Indianapolis, Indiana . He earned a high school diploma from Decatur Central High School and a bachelor's degree from Northland College in 1999. His career experience includes working as an IT specialist, fisheries research technician, public aquarist, warehouse picker/packer, forklift operator, and motel maid.

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“I don't take corporate donations. I don't take super PAC money. I don't want to work for them, and I don't want to owe them anything. I want to work for you, the people, and you're the ones I will be taking directions from. So, you're the only ones who are funding my campaign. My opponent not so much. Quite the opposite, in fact.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)
“Affordable housing. Growth is inevitable, but we can grow in a smarter way. There's a lot of options available to us to increase the supply of affordable housing, but we have to make it a priority.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)
“Healthcare access. Between medical professionals fleeing the state, healthcare deserts in rural areas, and the perplexing assault on Medicaid from our legislature, our healthcare system is under attack. We have to do better, because everyone deserves to live a healthy life in Idaho.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)

Brent J Crane

Brent J Crane (Republican) is the incumbent member of the Idaho House of Representatives representing District 13A (Canyon County), running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. Official legislative biography notes: Rep. Crane is the Co-Owner of Crane Alarm Service, a family-owned security and fire alarm business that has been in Nampa since 1964. Rep. Crane is currently serving his ninth term in the Idaho House of Representatives. He is the ranking member on the House Business Committee and is the Chairman of the House State Affairs Committee. In 2022 his colleagues elected him to also serve as the Chairman of the House Ethics and Policy Committee. Rep. Crane is known as an advocate for a strong economy and a business-friendly environment. Rep. Crane received the Friend of Agriculture award in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, and 2022. Rep. Crane is active in his community, having served as an Ad Hoc member of the Nampa Chamber of Commerce Executive Board. Rep. Crane coaches’ youth basketball for Nampa Christian Schools.Rep. Crane was pleased when his company was selected by the TV show Extreme Makeover Edition to install the security system for the Ryan Stockdale family. Rep. Crane’s company also provided the security for the 2009 Special Winter Olympics. A life-long resident of Canyon County, Rep. Crane graduated from Nampa Christian High School and received a B.A. in political science with an emphasis in public administration from Boise State University. Rep. Crane is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys playing golf, fly fishing, and shooting clay targets. When not on the golf course, Rep. Crane can be found on the beach in South Florida reading a good book. Rep. Crane and his wife, Rochenda, have two children, a son Keaton and a daughter Riley.

“IUDs, I’m not for certain yet on where I would be on that particular issue,.” (Idaho Statesman)