John McCravy

Republican | South Carolina

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

John McCravy


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 13


Incumbent

Yes


Links

John McCravy websitesJohn McCravy phones John McCravy emailFacebook

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, 6

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

2019-20

60%, 35% (cum.)

2019-20

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60%, 35% (cum.)

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (2)

*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

*Stand For Health Freedom

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)

Duncan D. Hunter (2008)

Jeff Duncan (2010)

Katie Arrington (2018)

Rick Quinn (2012)

State Republican Party Organizations (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)

Keith Grey Sr. (2012)

Marlon Kimpson (2012)

OTHER INFORMATION

The candidate responded to Freedom Voter Guide's questionnaire. 

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Never. If the preborn child must be separated from the mother to save her life or serious bodily health. the preborn child must not be killed in the womb, and all reasonable efforts must be used to save the life of the child if possible. Regardless of the circumstances of conception, all preborn lives should be valued equally. All preborn children, regardless of disability should be valued equally as God’s creation.

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

Planned Parenthood is an evil industry profiting by the death of children.

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

The Tax code should be simplified, and we should look at alternatives to income and property tax

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

We balance our SC state budget every year! There is waste in almost every type of federal spending so I would start out across the board.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Never. The First Amendment prohibits such action and I co-sponsored the Religion is Essential Act in SC!


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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.

C) C)

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Almost never.


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

We should pray for our enemies. We must also defend ourselves against those who would seek to destroy us with strong interdiction wherever and whenever found.

I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.

Strongly Disagree


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

Finish the wall, hire more Border Patrol,

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Freedom loving law abiding citizens of other countries that apply legally, to the extent the US has accommodation means. Also, people seeking asylum who have significantly helped US interests abroad.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

I also believe we should strongly support our public schools!


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

“… all men are created equal, that they endowed by their CREATOR with certain unalienable rights…”

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

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

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe God is self-evident in His creation. I believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God, that he lived, performed miracles, was crucified, died and resurrected in atonement for the sins of mankind. I believe in the indwelling of the Holy Soirit in those who accept Him as their Savior. I believe Baptism is appropriate for believers as a public confession. I believe in the Trinity, and the Great Commission.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

In SC, we just passed, and I co-sponsored, one of the strongest voter integrity bills in the nation. It makes it easy to vote but difficult to cheat. We were praised by the “America First” group for our strong voter integrity laws. I am proud that we banned ballot drop boxes, required witness verification for absentee ballots, mail in voting, outside money, machines connected to the internet and other loose practices.


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Absolutely not. Our nation is fully integrated and the vast majority of Americans have no problem with friendly interactions with each other.

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.

A)

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Strongly Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Provide a common defense and promote the general welfare, like supporting interstate infrastructure and commerce; NOT giving out entitlements and handouts.

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

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

https://wng.org/roundups/state-lawmakers-plan-special-sessions-after-dobbs-1655238910#.YvMBIL-w3PA.mailto https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article263575318.html https://gwdtoday.com/garrett,-mccravy-lead-effort-to-protect-religious-freedom-p3283-73.htm https://scfamilycaucus.org/ https://christianlawmakers.com/national-board-of-advisors/ If you search my name there are many many articles on me as well as interviews on radio and podcasts

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

I represent my constituents by defending family values and freedom, fighting for conservative governance and helping my constituents with state government agency issues.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly Agree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

No restrictions except ownership by convicted felons and the adjudicated mentally ill.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

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