John R. McCravy III
American politician
John Robinson McCravy III (born September 6, 1958) is an American attorney and politician. He is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 13th District, serving since 2016. He is a member of the Republican party and chairman of the Family Caucus within the South Carolina House. In addition to serving in the State House, McCravy is an attorney and teaches law at Lander University. He is the primary sponsor and architect of South Carolina's fetal heartbeat bills.
In May 2025, more than two dozen members of the South Carolina house resigned from the Family Cause due to McCravy's relationship with out-of-state anti-abortion groups that openly criticized members of the Family Caucus.
He is the grandson of state legislator John R. McCravy and great-grandson of state legislator Edwin Parker McCravy.
Electoral history
2012 SC House of Representatives
McCravy's first run for office was for the seat of outgoing incumbent Lewis Pinson in 2012. He was defeated in the Republican primary.
2016 SC House of Representatives
McCravy was the only Republican to run in 2016, so there was no Republican primary.
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