John R. McCravy III is a Republican representative for District 13 in the South Carolina House of Representatives, covering most of Greenwood County and parts of Laurens County. Born on September 6, 1958, at Patuxent River Naval Base in Maryland, he has served since 2016 and is noted for his conservative leadership, including founding the South Carolina Family Caucus and authoring the Heartbeat Bill to ban abortions after a detectable fetal heartbeat. Other achievements include sponsoring Dylan's Law for newborn genetic screening , receiving the Palmetto Family Legislative Award and S.C. Sheriffs' Association Legislative Champion Award, and serving as South Carolina State Chairman of the National Association of Christian Lawmakers.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: B.A. in Political Science/Sociology from Clemson University ; J.D. from University of South Carolina School of Law . Adjunct professor of Commercial Law at Lander University ; formerly taught Constitutional and Criminal Law courses.
• Legal Career: Staff Attorney, Supreme Court of South Carolina ; Attorney at Callison, Dorn, Thomason, Garrett and McCravy ; City Attorney, Greenwood ; Owner/Attorney, McCravy, Newlon, and Sturkie Law Firm . Board certified by National Board of Trial Advocacy ; former member, Supreme Court Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline .
• Political Roles: Member, Judiciary Committee; Legislative Oversight Committee ; Subcommittee on Education and Cultural Affairs; Chair, Subcommittee on Special Laws. Also active in Republican Caucus, Military Caucus, and Law Enforcement Caucus.