John McCravy

State Representative, South Carolina · District 13

John McCravy, born September 6, 1958, is an American politician from the Republican Party. He serves as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 13, and assumed office on November 14, 2016.

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Role State Representative

Current office, as recorded in the directory.

District District 13

The district this member is elected from.

Service since 2024

Dates of service on record.

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Biography

John Robinson McCravy III (born September 6, 1958) is an American attorney and politician. He has been representing the 13th District in the South Carolina House of Representatives since 2016. McCravy is a member of the Republican party.1

In addition to his legislative role, he also teaches law at Lander University. Notably, McCravy is the primary sponsor and architect of South Carolina’s fetal heartbeat bills. His dedication to public service and legal expertise have made him a prominent figure in state politics.

Personal Details:

  • Born: September 6, 1958
  • Alma Mater: Clemson University (BA), University of South Carolina (JD)
  • Family: Married to Dana Shaw for 43 years; they have two children: John R. “JR” McCravy IV (Amy) and Kelley Robertson (Dillon).

John Robinson McCravy III is the grandson of state legislator John R. McCravy, who was also involved in South Carolina politics.

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References

  1. John McCravy, State Representative. scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved October 10, 2026.
  2. Official website. scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved October 10, 2026.