Dave Craven
David W. Craven Jr. | |
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| Born | 1990 Randolph County, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, Senior Vice President at Fidelity Bank |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Known for | Member of the North Carolina Senate |
David W. Craven Jr. (born 1990) is a politician from North Carolina.
Early life and education
Born approximately in 1990 in Randolph County, North Carolina, Craven obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Career
Craven became a member of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina's board in 2016. After State Senator Jerry W. Tillman resigned on June 30, 2020, the Republican executive committee for North Carolina's 26th Senate district chose Craven on July 14, 2020, to succeed Tillman as both state senator and the party's nominee. Subsequently, Governor Roy Cooper officially appointed him to the vacant seat on July 17, 2020. At that point, Craven held the positions of senior vice president at Fidelity Bank and chairman of the Randolph County Republican Party. He secured his senate position by winning the general election held on November 3, 2020.
Personal life
Craven lives in Asheboro, North Carolina and holds the role of President within the Asheboro Rotary Club.