Dave Craven is from Randolph County, North Carolina. He has bachelor's degrees in accounting, finance, and political science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Dave Craven is from Randolph County. He has bachelor's degrees in accounting, finance, and political science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Dave is a senior vice president at Fidelity Bank, where he focuses on business development. 

NC Sen. Craven - Future Caucus

Dave is currently a North Carolina State Senator representing District 29. He was appointed to his seat in July 2020 and won re-election in 2020 and 2022.

North Carolina State Senate District 29 - Ballotpedia

Dave is currently a North Carolina state senator for District 29. He was first in 2020 and is serving his third term.

Supports bringing economic development projects to expand the local economy and support the community.

- Supports bringing economic development projects to expand the local economy and support the community.

Economy

Supports first responders and will never vote to defund the police, emphasizing their importance for community safety.

Supports first responders, emphasizing their importance for community safety.

- Supports first responders, emphasizing their importance for community safety.

Public Safety

As of January 5, 2026, Dave Craven’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Supports Opportunity Scholarships and believes everyone has the right to a good education regardless of their background.

Supports programs that allow qualifying families to use public money for alternative schooling options, including private schools

- Supports programs that allow qualifying families to use public money for alternative schooling options, including private schools

Education

Energy & the Environment

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Voting & Elections

Dave Craven

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