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Sponsored — Carolina Classic
Carolina Classic·Restored American classics · Raleigh, N.C.
▼ DROPMurry, RogerLS Cable & System USA▼ DROPBallantine, PatrickDistillers Association of North Carolina▼ DROPMiskew, DougWing Aviation LLC▼ DROPSaine, JasonNorth Carolina Troopers Association▲ ADDWard, ScottFBG Enterprises Opco, LLC▲ ADDWhitehurst, ElizabethRAPTOR TECHNOLOGIES, LLC▲ ADDDinwiddie, TraftonClearway Energy Group LLC▲ ADDKing, SebastianGuilford County▲ ADDBryson, CoryMountain Area Health Education Center▲ ADDBryson, CoryUNC Asheville Foundation▲ ADDWhitehurst, ElizabethPreformed Line Products (PLP)▲ ADDDavis, AliciaPreformed Line Products (PLP)▲ ADDDavis, AliciaRAPTOR TECHNOLOGIES, LLC▲ ADDBillips, Hampton MichaelTown of Burgaw▲ ADDBryson, CoryMrBeastYouTube, LLC▲ ADDDeVivo, Laura H.Solid Waste Association of North America, North Carolina Chapter↺ RE‑REGDeVivo, Laura H.·Scenic America▲ ADDMoretz, DrewThe Federation Companies, LLC↺ RE‑REGWard, Scott·FanDuel Group▲ ADDWard, ScottDraftKings Inc. and its Affiliates▼ DROPMurry, RogerLS Cable & System USA▼ DROPBallantine, PatrickDistillers Association of North Carolina▼ DROPMiskew, DougWing Aviation LLC▼ DROPSaine, JasonNorth Carolina Troopers Association▲ ADDWard, ScottFBG Enterprises Opco, LLC▲ ADDWhitehurst, ElizabethRAPTOR TECHNOLOGIES, LLC▲ ADDDinwiddie, TraftonClearway Energy Group LLC▲ ADDKing, SebastianGuilford County▲ ADDBryson, CoryMountain Area Health Education Center▲ ADDBryson, CoryUNC Asheville Foundation▲ ADDWhitehurst, ElizabethPreformed Line Products (PLP)▲ ADDDavis, AliciaPreformed Line Products (PLP)▲ ADDDavis, AliciaRAPTOR TECHNOLOGIES, LLC▲ ADDBillips, Hampton MichaelTown of Burgaw▲ ADDBryson, CoryMrBeastYouTube, LLC▲ ADDDeVivo, Laura H.Solid Waste Association of North America, North Carolina Chapter↺ RE‑REGDeVivo, Laura H.·Scenic America▲ ADDMoretz, DrewThe Federation Companies, LLC↺ RE‑REGWard, Scott·FanDuel Group▲ ADDWard, ScottDraftKings Inc. and its Affiliates
NC General Assembly · Member Profile

David W. Craven, Jr.

NC Senate·District 29·Republican
Freshness
Data through Q2 2026
Total raised · Q2 2026
$687K
Unique donors
305
Bills sponsored
50
Committees served
7
Campaign finance · 2025–2026 cycle

Top donors by total contributed

01NC Realtors PAC
$13,6002 gifts · Nov 4, 2025
02Denise Clapp Campbell
$6,8001 gift · Sep 30, 2025
03Kenneth R Beuley
$6,8001 gift · Sep 19, 2025
04William Belk
$6,8002 gifts · Sep 19, 2025
05William Clay Adams
$6,8001 gift · Sep 4, 2025
06Stacy Allen
$6,8001 gift · Aug 21, 2025
07Ed Broyhill
$6,8001 gift · Sep 17, 2025
08Jeffrey Brown
$6,8001 gift · Aug 22, 2025
09Brian Allen
$6,8001 gift · Aug 21, 2025
10Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association
$6,8001 gift · Jan 23, 2026
Source: NC State Board of Elections, 2025–2026 cycle
Legislation · 2025–26 session

Sponsored bills

SB 1080Primary sponsor
Lower Taxes for All NC
May 19, 2026
SB 1082Primary sponsor
NC Right to Work Amendment
May 19, 2026
SB 1081Primary sponsor
Constitutional Right to Farm
May 18, 2026
SB 1062Primary sponsor
Commuter Transportation Study/Piedmont Triad
May 6, 2026
SB 1057Primary sponsor
Required Disclosures/Proxy Advisory Services
May 4, 2026
SB 693Co-Sponsor
Veteran Access, Liberty, Options for Recovery
Apr 29, 2026
SB 840Co-Sponsor
Teacher Licensure Modifications
Apr 29, 2026
SB 845Co-Sponsor
Luggage for Children Placed in Foster Care
Apr 28, 2026
SB 595Co-Sponsor
Various Revenue Laws Changes
Apr 22, 2026
SB 50Co-Sponsor
Freedom to Carry NC
Apr 6, 2026
SB 153Co-Sponsor
North Carolina Border Protection Act
Apr 6, 2026
SB 227Co-Sponsor
Eliminating "DEI" in Public Education
Apr 6, 2026
SB 558Co-Sponsor
Eliminating "DEI" in Public Higher Ed
Apr 6, 2026
SB 254Became law
Charter School Changes
Jul 29, 2025SL 2025-80
SB 311Became law
The Law and Order Act
Jul 9, 2025SL 2025-71
SB 429Became law
2025 Public Safety Act
Jul 9, 2025SL 2025-70
SB 479Became law
SCRIPT Act
Jul 9, 2025SL 2025-69
SB 706Became law
County Waste Management Assistance
Jul 7, 2025SL 2025-66
SB 655Became law
Extend Certain Rights to Catawba Nation
Jul 3, 2025SL 2025-57
SB 690Became law
Various Real Estate and Business Law Changes
Jul 2, 2025SL 2025-52
SB 401Co-Sponsor
NC Farm Act of 2025
Jun 30, 2025
SB 639Co-Sponsor
North Carolina Farm Act of 2025
Jun 18, 2025
SB 248Became law
Birth Certificates for Persons Adopted
Jun 13, 2025SL 2025-9
SB 754Co-Sponsor
School Calendar Flexibility:A New Alternative
May 5, 2025
SB 675Primary sponsor
Second Mortgage Fee Alignment Act
Apr 15, 2025
SB 474Co-Sponsor
The DAVE Act
Apr 10, 2025
SB 145Primary sponsor
Mecklenburg Transportation Referendum
Apr 7, 2025
SB 584Primary sponsor
Local Govt Transportation System Financing
Apr 7, 2025
SB 478Co-Sponsor
Enhancing Ag. Opportunities in Rural NC
Mar 26, 2025
SB 481Primary sponsor
Definitions for Advanced Recycling
Mar 26, 2025
SB 498Co-Sponsor
Funds for Beaufort's Boat Docks
Mar 26, 2025
SB 619Co-Sponsor
AI Academic Support Grant Program
Mar 26, 2025
SB 699Primary sponsor
Adult Care Home Medicaid PCS Coverage
Mar 26, 2025
SB 701Co-Sponsor
Bring Back Our Heroes
Mar 26, 2025
SB 702Primary sponsor
Bail Bond Omnibus
Mar 26, 2025
SB 703Co-Sponsor
Update 1987 Rates/Organs and Disfigurement
Mar 26, 2025
SB 709Primary sponsor
2025 State Investment Modernization Act.-AB
Mar 26, 2025
SB 739Co-Sponsor
Funds for Oyster Farming
Mar 26, 2025
SB 758Co-Sponsor
Water & Sewer Allocation Reforms
Mar 26, 2025
SB 426Co-Sponsor
Student Borrowers' Bill of Rights
Mar 25, 2025
SB 261Co-Sponsor
Energy Security and Affordability Act
Mar 18, 2025
SB 296Primary sponsor
Buy American Steel
Mar 18, 2025
SB 312Primary sponsor
The Stars and Stripes Commitment Act
Mar 18, 2025
SB 320Co-Sponsor
LEO Special Separation Allowance Options
Mar 18, 2025
SB 226Co-Sponsor
Align Benefits for Firefighters with Cancer
Mar 17, 2025
SB 264Co-Sponsor
Flags at Every School
Mar 12, 2025
SB 240Primary sponsor
Establish NCSTARS Grant Program
Mar 6, 2025
SB 195Co-Sponsor
Protect Campus Survivors Act
Mar 3, 2025
SB 43Co-Sponsor
Window Tint/Inspection/Approach of LEO
Feb 4, 2025
SB 5Co-Sponsor
29th Senatorial District Local Act-1
Jan 30, 2025
Source: NCGA via LegiScan
Enacted law

Session laws

2025-71

The Law and Order Act

Enacted from SB 311. Lapel has not published a detailed reading for this session law.

Primary sponsor of SB 311
2025-66

County Waste Management Assistance

Enacted from SB 706. Lapel has not published a detailed reading for this session law.

Primary sponsor of SB 706
2025-52

Various Real Estate and Business Law Changes

Enacted from SB 690. Lapel has not published a detailed reading for this session law.

Primary sponsor of SB 690
Assignments · 2025–26 session

Committee Assignments

Finance
Senate · standing
Chair
Agriculture, Energy, and Environment
Senate · standing
Member
Appropriations on Education/Higher Education
Senate · subcommittee
Member
Commerce and Insurance
Senate · standing
Member
Judiciary
Senate · standing
Member
Pensions and Retirement and Aging
Senate · standing
Member
Regulatory Reform
Senate · standing
Member
Senate Pro Tempore and other leadership positions are ex officio members of most standing committees per chamber rules.
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