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==Political career==
==Political career==
McCrary joined the newly established [[Republican Party]] in the 1850s, with which he remained affiliated with for the rest of his life.<ref name=iowadictionarybio/> In the [[United States presidential election, 1856|1856 presidential election]], he voted for party nominee [[John C. Fremont]].
In 1857, McCrary was elected to the lower body of the Iowa legislature, where he served for a term.<ref name=iowalegislaturebio/> He later ran for state Senate from the 1st district, where he was elected twice. While young, McCrary was described as an "able and influential legislator."<ref name=iowalegislaturebio/>
In 1857, McCrary was elected to the lower body of the Iowa legislature, where he served for a term.<ref name=iowalegislaturebio/> He later ran for state Senate from the 1st district, where he was elected twice. While young, McCrary was described as an "able and influential legislator."<ref name=iowalegislaturebio/>