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Bob Crank

RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Police officer

Bob Crank is a Republican candidate for Montana House of Representatives District 57 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Bob Crank served in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1999 to 2005. He earned a bachelor's degree from Missouri Baptist University in 2009. Crank's career experience includes working as a police officer.[1]

Bachelor's:
Missouri Baptist University, 2009
High school:
Affton High School

In their own words

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Bob Crank is an Iraq War Army Veteran, currently serving as a Police Officer with the Livingston Police Department. Bob Crank believes our community deserves servant leaders, that government officials should understand their primary role of being civil servants accountable to the people of Montana with transparency and fiscal responsibility. Bob Crank seeks a role a Montana Statesman, to lessen the need for government intervention and increased protection Montanans individual liberties.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Protect Montana Heritage and Culture. Insure individual liberties by making government smaller, more efficient, transparent and fiscally responsible.Protect and Strengthen Montana's Ranchers and AgricultureSafeguard public lands.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Lessen the burden of year-around permanent residents of Montana. The cost of living and housing in Montana has risen significantly.

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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Bob Crank — Montana House of Representatives District 57 candidate, 2026 | True Vote