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


Links

John McCravy websites
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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


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

2021

53%


2023-2024

43%, 37% (cum.)


2023-2024

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43%, 37% (cum.)

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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