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State Senator, 29th District

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A state senator votes on North Carolina laws and the state budget in the General Assembly.

Judy Little

Democratic

Wadesboro

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Dave CravenOfficial portrait — North Carolina General Assembly

Dave Craven

RepublicanIncumbent

State senator; bank executive · Asheboro

The gist

  • Supports the Opportunity Scholarship private school voucher program.
  • Pledges never to vote to defund police.
  • Sponsored requiring American iron and steel in public works.In office
  • Sponsored restoring state help with county scrap-tire cleanup.In office
  • Sponsored seeking Medicaid personal care coverage in adult care homes.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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  1. 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.”
  2. Pledges never to vote to defund police.

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

    Campaign website · Dave Craven for NC · cravenfornc.com

    “Dave will never vote to defund the Police and will support our law enforcement.”
  3. Sponsored requiring American iron and steel in public works.

    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.”
  4. Sponsored restoring state help with county scrap-tire cleanup.

    Senate Bill 706 (2025-2026 session), as filed: County Waste Management Assistance.

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · S.B. 706, long title · ncleg.gov

    “AN ACT to restore assistance to counties with the cleanup of scrap tires.”
    Senate Bill 706 (2025-2026 session): County Waste Management Assistance. Bill history

    Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · Bill history · ncleg.gov

    “Ch. SL 2025-66”
  5. Sponsored seeking Medicaid personal care coverage in adult care homes.

    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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