Craig formerly served in the United States Army and then had a career with the Ohio Department of Youth Services.

[2] In 2014, Craig decided to run for the Ohio House of Representatives to replace Tracy Maxwell Heard, who was term limited.

In 2018, Craig decided to seek the nomination for Ohio's 15th State Senate District.

[4] The incumbent Senator, Charleta Tavares, was term-limited and unable to seek re-election.

In 2021, Craig was elected as Assistant Minority Whip for the Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus.