John Craven

Political Reporter

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John Craven is News 12 Connecticut’s Emmy-nominated political reporter. He joined News 12 nearly a decade ago and launched our “Power & Politics” show. John has interviewed three presidents, Willie Nelson, and at least one armadillo in Texas.

Story image: BLOG: Connecticut 2026 Primary Election Coverage

BLOG: Connecticut 2026 Primary Election Coverage

Story image: Progressives hope to unseat establishment Democrats in CT primary on Tuesday

Progressives hope to unseat establishment Democrats in CT primary on Tuesday

Story image: 'Understand the lingo.' CT schools get safety lesson in online extremism and swatting

'Understand the lingo.' CT schools get safety lesson in online extremism and swatting

Story image: CT recommends 'bell-to-bell' phone ban in schools, but devices will stay in many classrooms

CT recommends 'bell-to-bell' phone ban in schools, but devices will stay in many classrooms

Story image: $300 grocery cards now headed to thousands kicked off SNAP food benefits

$300 grocery cards now headed to thousands kicked off SNAP food benefits

Story image: Early voting is underway in CT. Who's on the ballot – and why it's simpler this year

Early voting is underway in CT. Who's on the ballot – and why it's simpler this year