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: Connecticut poised to wield major influence in Washington following 'blue wave'

Connecticut poised to wield major influence in Washington following 'blue wave'

Story image: Norwalk's Bob Duff elected CT Senate president after Democrats win all but 3 seats Tuesday

Norwalk's Bob Duff elected CT Senate president after Democrats win all but 3 seats Tuesday

Story image: 'Blue tsunami.' Republicans lost nearly every seat in the state Senate. What happens now?

'Blue tsunami.' Republicans lost nearly every seat in the state Senate. What happens now?

Story image: Candidates for governor make final pitches amid clash over Lamont phone swatting incident

Candidates for governor make final pitches amid clash over Lamont phone swatting incident

Story image: Federal voting monitors headed to New Haven on Election Day, state and local officials say

Federal voting monitors headed to New Haven on Election Day, state and local officials say

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Vote 2026: CT's 5th District race could be a bellwether for Congress