David McCormick is a Republican senator from Pennsylvania, elected in 2024 after a razor-thin race in one of the most closely watched battlegrounds in the country. His win marked a major GOP pickup.
Born August 17, 1965, in Washington, D.C., McCormick graduated from West Point, served as an Army officer (including in the Gulf War), and later earned an MBA from Harvard Business School. After government service — including work as Under Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs from 2007–2009 — he moved into high finance and eventually served as a top executive at Bridgewater Associates.
McCormick brands himself as pro-growth, pro-industry, and tough on border security. He talks about reviving U.S. manufacturing, expanding domestic energy production (natural gas, shale, pipelines), and countering China in both tech and supply chains. He frames himself as a "results Republican" rather than a cable-news firebreather.
Moderate Republican
Achievements
- Served as U.S. Under Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs (2007–2009), working on economic stability and security policy
- Built a reputation in the private sector as a fiscal conservative and strategic operator in global finance
- Vocal advocate for energy independence, pipeline build-out, and reshoring manufacturing jobs to Pennsylvania
- Positions himself as tough on China and in favor of industrial policy that benefits U.S. workers
Controversies
- Criticized for deep Wall Street / hedge fund ties and elite donor network
- Hit by Democrats for being vague on healthcare coverage plans and entitlement reform details
- Environmental groups attacked his "drill and build" energy agenda as prioritizing fossil fuel expansion
- Some populist Republicans argue he’s still too traditional / corporate, not confrontational enough
Top Donors
| Donor / Committee | Total | Individuals | PACs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team McCormick | $736,765 | — | — |
| Bringing America Together | $10,000 | — | — |
| Majority Cmte PAC | $10,000 | — | — |
| John Bolton PAC | $10,000 | — | — |
| Responsibility & Freedom Work PAC | $10,000 | — | — |
Amounts shown reflect committee- and PAC-linked support. Some amounts are aggregate totals across multiple disbursements.
Recent Elections
2024 Margin R +0.22%