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State Senator, 29th District
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Dave CravenOfficial portrait — North Carolina General Assembly

Dave Craven

Candidate for State Senator, 29th District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State senator; bank executive
Lives in
Asheboro
Campaign website
cravenfornc.com

State senator for District 29 since 2020 who has served as co-chair of the Senate Finance Committee. He is a senior vice president for business development at Fidelity Bank and has chaired the Randolph County Republican Party.

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Photo: Official portrait — North Carolina General Assembly

Documented positions

Public safety

Education

  • Supports the Opportunity Scholarship private school voucher program.

    Issues: Dave Craven, North Carolina State Senate (NC-29)

    Campaign website · Dave Craven for NC · cravenfornc.com

    “Craven also supports Opportunity Scholarships and believes that everyone has the right to a good education no matter their background.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Sponsored requiring American iron and steel in public works.In office

    Primary sponsor, with Sens. Overcash and Johnson, of Senate Bill 296 ("Buy American Steel.").

    Senate Bill 296 (2025-2026 session), as filed: Buy American Steel.

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · S.B. 296, long title · ncleg.gov

    “AN ACT providing that the state and local governments shall use american iron and steel in public works projects.”
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Environment & parks

Health & human services

  • Sponsored seeking Medicaid personal care coverage in adult care homes.In office

    Primary sponsor, with Sens. Jackson and Sawrey, of Senate Bill 699 ("Adult Care Home Medicaid PCS Coverage.").

    Senate Bill 699 (2025-2026 session), as filed: Adult Care Home Medicaid PCS Coverage.

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · S.B. 699, long title · ncleg.gov

    “TO REQUIRE A REQUEST FOR FEDERAL APPROVAL TO EXTEND MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY FOR PERSONAL CARE SERVICES TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN ADULT CARE HOMES”
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