

John McCravy
Republican | South Carolina
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
John McCravy
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 13
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Clemson University, Clemson, SC, BA, 1982
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, Juris Doctor, 1985
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Greater Greenwood United Ministry, Former Chairman, Board Member Emeritus, Greenwood Christian School
Former Chairman Board, CrossRoads Crisis Pregnancy Center, Former Chairman, Board Member
Calvary Chapel Greenwood, Elder, National Association of Christian Lawmakers
SC State Chair, Member Governing Board, SC Family Caucus, Founder, Moderator
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
SC State Representative, 8
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2023
100%
2023-2024
83%
2021-2022
75%
2023
77%, 69% (cum.)†
2023-2024
50%
2023
|100%
2023-2024
|83%
2021-2022
|75%
2023
|77%, 69% (cum.)†
2023-2024
|50%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Donald Trump
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (6)
Mike Johnson (2024)
State Republican Party Organizations (2022)
Katie Arrington (2018)
Rick Quinn (2012)
Jeff Duncan (2010)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate graded D- by pro-marijuana group NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws).
Interview. "The I Love Anne Show." May 2024.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Only to save the life or serious bodily health of the mother. In that situation, separation of the pre-born child from the mother may be required, but all efforts should be taken to save the life of the child and the child should not be needlessly killed in utero. I do not believe a pre-born child should be killed because of the way it was conceived and I do not believe a pre-born child should be killed because it has a disability.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Raising the minimum wage can hurt certain small businesses and eliminate jobs for young people. The free market should largely determine wages, and most workers in my area receive much more than the Federal Minimum Wage already.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never! I co-sponsored the “Religion is Essential Act” in S.C.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C, only because people rely on these programs, but on the condition we stop expanding these programs.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. Israel is our close ally and our nation was founded on Judeo-Christian principles.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a born-again believer in Jesus Christ. I believe in the Holy Bible and the principles and values stated therein. My purpose in life is to serve and glorify God. I believe in the Trinity, and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. The presence of "institutional racism" seems like a fiction and a leftist narrative. America has strong anti-discrimination laws and many protections for minorities. We elected a black president for two terms and minorities compete successfully for every job in our economy.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
I co-sponsored and helped pass the "Save Women Sports Act" in S.C.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
A, and C
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Fossil fuels for the immediate future, maybe hydrogen, small nuclear and/or controlled fusion in the future
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None for the ordinary, law abiding, responsible adult.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
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