John McCravy

Republican | South Carolina

Candidate Profile*

Leans 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

2026


Election

Republican Primary


Race

State Representative, District 13


Incumbent

Yes


Links

John McCravy websites
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EDUCATION

Clemson University, Clemson, SC, BA, -1982

University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, JD, -1985

WORK & MILITARY

SC Supreme Court, Staff Attorney, 1985-1987

Private Practice, Attorney, 1988-2026

City of Greenwood, SC, City Attorney, 1995-2004

Lander University, Adjunct Faculty, 2012-2025

AFFILIATIONS

Greater Greenwood United Ministry, Former Chairman, Board Member Emeritus, 1995 -

Greenwood Christian School, Former Chairman, Board Member, 1999 - 2008, 2012 - 2015

Calvary Chapel Greenwood, Elder

SC Family Caucus, Founder, Moderator

CrossRoads Crisis Pregnancy Center

National Association of Christian Lawmakers, SC State Chair, Chair of Legislative Council, 2020-2026

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

SC State Representative, House District 13, 2016-2026

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

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)

*South Carolina Citizens for Life LIFEPAC

*Palmetto Family Alliance

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (6)

State Republican Party Organizations (2025)

Mike Johnson (2024)

Katie Arrington (2018)

Rick Quinn (2012)

Jeff Duncan (2010)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)

D Ryan McCabe Jr. (2025)

Rick Shealy (2025)


OTHER INFORMATION

John McCravy took the Equal Protection South Carolina pledge in 2026.

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

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

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

There is never a good reason to kill an unborn child in utero. There are times when separation may be allowed but only to save the life of the mother.

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Strongly Agree

The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

Strongly Agree

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Strongly Agree


ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

Should not be increased. Free market should determine.

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

1. Zero based budgeting to justify every dollar spent; 2. Sunset review of all government programs; 3. Eliminate duplicative federal and state agencies, i.e., EEOC and SCHAC; 4. Prohibit non-transparent insertions of spending in the budget. 5. DOGE like review of all state agency spending and regulations


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

First, "separation of church and state" is not found in the Constitution. The Constitution does not require government to exclude religion, instead it prohibits the state from establishing a national religion. The phrase was originally intended to keep government out of the church. The founders did not intend for us to have a secular town square as evidenced by the call by George Washington for a national day of prayer, etc.

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

The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

Strongly Disagree


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 closest ally, and a strategic democratic ally in the middle east. After the Holocaust, the Jewish people deserve the right to exist and we should defend that. As a Christian I believe that the Jews are God's chosen people and the Bible states that those who bless Israel will be blessed.


IMMIGRATION

I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

Strongly Disagree


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Strongly Disagree


VALUES

Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.

Strongly Agree

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

Strongly Agree

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 support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe that the Bible is the inerrant Word of God. I believe in the Resurrection, and that Jesus Christ, God's Son, is my savior and sacrificed His life for the atonement of sins of all who will repent and believe. I believe in the Trinity and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. I believe Jesus will come again to judge the world. I believe in eternal life for believers in Heaven. My values are consistent with those expressed in the Bible.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

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

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


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Strongly Disagree

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

I believe nuclear energy, gas fired plants, and clean coal should supply the growing demand in that order.


ABOUT YOU

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

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.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?

Protection of the Public through enforcement of the law and real consequences.

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Strongly Agree

Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

None as a general rule, except violent felons. Gun ownership by law abiding citizens actually enhances public safety.

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