Civic Compass candidate profile Candidate: John McCravy Race: South Carolina House of Representatives — SC House District 13 Party: Republican Data source: Database-backed profile Election slug: sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Open online: https://www.ballotvibe.com/candidates/john-mccravy-republican?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Compare this race: https://www.ballotvibe.com/races/sc-2026-south-carolina-house-of-representatives-sc-house-district-13?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Open ballot plan: https://www.ballotvibe.com/plan?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment#plan-sc-2026-south-carolina-house-of-representatives-sc-house-district-13 Flag candidate evidence: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=John+McCravy+%E2%80%94+South+Carolina+House+of+Representatives+%E2%80%94+SC+House+District+13#corrections Exported: 2026-11-08T10:41:59.118Z Summary John McCravy candidate profile assembled from imported source documents and evidence claims. Biography Age: Not sourced yet Career: Not sourced yet Evidence coverage Claims loaded: 50 Source-backed claims: 50 Issue position coverage: 100% Position confidence: high Unknown issue axes: 0 Top issue positions 1. Healthcare — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 4 items across 4 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: John McCravy's ivoterguide.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Healthcare: 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 Wh 2. Cost of living / housing — support (high confidence) Evidence: 7 items across 7 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: John McCravy's onyourballot.vote411.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Cost of living: What steps would you take to protect the current voting rights of all South Carolinians? 3. 3. Taxes and spending — oppose (medium confidence) Evidence: 8 items across 6 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: John McCravy has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: Secured $36 million in state funding for a new dam to protect Lake Greenwood from toxic industrial waste 4. Jobs and economy — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 5 items across 5 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: John McCravy's ivoterguide.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Jobs and economy: 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. 5. Education — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 5 items across 5 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: John McCravy has a source-backed statement on Education: Free Speech at School: Protecting teachers and students from being forced to refer to a person by inaccurate pronouns that do not align with the person’s sex. 6. Public safety / crime — oppose (medium confidence) Evidence: 4 items across 4 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: John McCravy's ivoterguide.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Public safety: Very Conservative CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs. 7. Immigration — oppose (low confidence) Evidence: 1 item across 1 source Evidence tier: 4 — Party-platform fallback inference; candidate-specific evidence should override when available Summary: John McCravy's Republican affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Pathway citizenship legal immigration; this is not candidate-specific evidence. 8. Civil liberties and privacy — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 3 items across 3 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: John McCravy's myreptracker.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Civil liberties and privacy: Which bills has John McCravy voted on? i Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing. Sources cited inline MyRepTracker A personalized civic dashboard that helps you connect with your state and federal represent Campaign promises and policy plans 1. Cost of living John McCravy has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: The process should be transparent, accountable, and free from political influence, ensuring that the most qualified and principled candidates are elevated to the bench. Quote: “The process should be transparent, accountable, and free from political influence, ensuring that the most qualified and principled candidates are elevated to the bench.” Source: Better Government | McCravy for House — https://www.mccravyforhouse.com/issues/government 2. Taxes and spending John McCravy has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: I have been a consistent advocate for strengthening South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act to ensure that taxpayers have access to the information they need to hold their government accountable. Quote: “I have been a consistent advocate for strengthening South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act to ensure that taxpayers have access to the information they need to hold their government accountable.” Source: Better Government | McCravy for House — https://www.mccravyforhouse.com/issues/government 3. Civil liberties and privacy John McCravy has a source-backed statement on Civil liberties and privacy: South Carolina's judiciary plays a critical role in upholding the rule of law and protecting our constitutional rights. Quote: “South Carolina's judiciary plays a critical role in upholding the rule of law and protecting our constitutional rights.” Source: Better Government | McCravy for House — https://www.mccravyforhouse.com/issues/government 4. Election integrity John McCravy has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: I have consistently supported the appointment and election of conservative judges who will interpret the law as written, not legislate from the bench. Quote: “I have consistently supported the appointment and election of conservative judges who will interpret the law as written, not legislate from the bench.” Source: Better Government | McCravy for House — https://www.mccravyforhouse.com/issues/government 5. Taxes and spending John McCravy has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: Growing Business, Lowering Taxes Quote: “Growing Business, Lowering Taxes” Source: Economy & Taxes | McCravy for House — https://www.mccravyforhouse.com/issues/economy 6. Taxes and spending John McCravy has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: I have been a consistent advocate for strengthening South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act to ensure that taxpayers have access to the information they need to hold their government accountable. Quote: “I have been a consistent advocate for strengthening South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act to ensure that taxpayers have access to the information they need to hold their government accountable.” Source: Better Government | McCravy for House — https://www.mccravyforhouse.com/issues/government 7. Taxes and spending John McCravy has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: Growing Business, Lowering Taxes Quote: “Growing Business, Lowering Taxes” Source: Economy & Taxes | McCravy for House — https://www.mccravyforhouse.com/issues/economy 8. Taxes and spending John McCravy has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: Secured $36 million in state funding for a new dam to protect Lake Greenwood from toxic industrial waste Quote: “Secured $36 million in state funding for a new dam to protect Lake Greenwood from toxic industrial waste” Source: Rep. John McCravy — SC House District 13 — https://www.mccravyforhouse.com/ 9. Cost of living John McCravy has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: Our Teachers, Parents & Children: Honoring Those Who Served Your contribution keeps John fighting for conservative values, protecting life, and defending freedom in Greenwood & Laurens Counties . Every dollar goes directly to reaching voters before the November 3, 2026 general election. Quote: “Our Teachers, Parents & Children: Honoring Those Who Served Your contribution keeps John fighting for conservative values, protecting life, and defending freedom in Greenwood & Laurens Counties . Every dollar goes directly to reaching voters before the November 3, 2026 general election.” Source: Rep. John McCravy — SC House District 13 — https://www.mccravyforhouse.com/ 10. Cost of living John McCravy's ivoterguide.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: 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 Quote: “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” Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Rep., Dist. 13 candidate - John McCravy — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/50348/race/16297/election/1229 Source-backed claims 1. Cost of living — supports John McCravy has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: The process should be transparent, accountable, and free from political influence, ensuring that the most qualified and principled candidates are elevated to the bench. Quote: “The process should be transparent, accountable, and free from political influence, ensuring that the most qualified and principled candidates are elevated to the bench.” Source: Better Government | McCravy for House — https://www.mccravyforhouse.com/issues/government 2. Taxes and spending — supports John McCravy has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: I have been a consistent advocate for strengthening South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act to ensure that taxpayers have access to the information they need to hold their government accountable. Quote: “I have been a consistent advocate for strengthening South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act to ensure that taxpayers have access to the information they need to hold their government accountable.” Source: Better Government | McCravy for House — https://www.mccravyforhouse.com/issues/government 3. Civil liberties and privacy — supports John McCravy has a source-backed statement on Civil liberties and privacy: South Carolina's judiciary plays a critical role in upholding the rule of law and protecting our constitutional rights. Quote: “South Carolina's judiciary plays a critical role in upholding the rule of law and protecting our constitutional rights.” Source: Better Government | McCravy for House — https://www.mccravyforhouse.com/issues/government 4. Election integrity — promised John McCravy has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: I have consistently supported the appointment and election of conservative judges who will interpret the law as written, not legislate from the bench. Quote: “I have consistently supported the appointment and election of conservative judges who will interpret the law as written, not legislate from the bench.” Source: Better Government | McCravy for House — https://www.mccravyforhouse.com/issues/government 5. Taxes and spending — supports John McCravy has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: Growing Business, Lowering Taxes Quote: “Growing Business, Lowering Taxes” Source: Economy & Taxes | McCravy for House — https://www.mccravyforhouse.com/issues/economy 6. Jobs and economy — supports John McCravy has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: A strong economy means good jobs and opportunity for our families. Quote: “A strong economy means good jobs and opportunity for our families.” Source: Economy & Taxes | McCravy for House — https://www.mccravyforhouse.com/issues/economy 7. Environment and energy — supports John McCravy has a source-backed statement on Environment and energy: I have supported these efforts by fighting for a business-friendly environment in Columbia, reducing red tape, and making sure our district is competitive in attracting new industry. Quote: “I have supported these efforts by fighting for a business-friendly environment in Columbia, reducing red tape, and making sure our district is competitive in attracting new industry.” Source: Economy & Taxes | McCravy for House — https://www.mccravyforhouse.com/issues/economy 8. Public safety — supports John McCravy has a source-backed statement on Public safety: Public Safety | McCravy for House Quote: “Public Safety | McCravy for House” Source: Public Safety | McCravy for House — https://www.mccravyforhouse.com/issues/safety 9. Cost of living — supports John McCravy has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: Parents are the primary educators of their children, and I believe that parental rights must be protected and respected in our public schools. Quote: “Parents are the primary educators of their children, and I believe that parental rights must be protected and respected in our public schools.” Source: Education | McCravy for House — https://www.mccravyforhouse.com/issues/education 10. Education — supports John McCravy has a source-backed statement on Education: I have supported anti-indoctrination legislation that ensures our schools teach children how to think, not what to think. Quote: “I have supported anti-indoctrination legislation that ensures our schools teach children how to think, not what to think.” Source: Education | McCravy for House — https://www.mccravyforhouse.com/issues/education 11. Environment and energy — supports John McCravy has a source-backed statement on Environment and energy: Our children deserve safe, supportive learning environments. Quote: “Our children deserve safe, supportive learning environments.” Source: Education | McCravy for House — https://www.mccravyforhouse.com/issues/education 12. Jobs and economy — supports John McCravy has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: Our goal should be an education system that prepares every child for success, whether they choose to pursue college, vocational training, or enter the workforce directly. Quote: “Our goal should be an education system that prepares every child for success, whether they choose to pursue college, vocational training, or enter the workforce directly.” Source: Education | McCravy for House — https://www.mccravyforhouse.com/issues/education Use this as a portable research snapshot; verify live sources before making final voting decisions.