Ed Crane

Who is Ed Crane?

Edward Harrison Crane is a co-founder of the Cato Institute and served as its President until October 1, 2012.

In the 1970s, he was one of the most active leaders of the Libertarian Party. He was the Party's national chairman from 1974 to 1977, worked on John Hospers's Presidential bid and managed Ed Clark's 1978 campaign to be Governor of California. In 1980, Crane served as Communications Director to the Libertarian Party presidential ticket of Clark and Vice Presidential candidate David Koch.

Crane sits on the boards of various political organizations, including Americans for Limited Government, a group that assists grassroots efforts throughout the country. Crane is also a member of the Mont Pelerin Society.