Dave McCormick (Pennsylvania)

Dave McCormick is a Republican U.S. Senator representing Pennsylvania since 2025 as the junior senator for the state's Class 1 seat. Born on August 17, 1965, in Washington, Pennsylvania, and raised in Bloomsburg by two educators—his father a college president and chancellor, his mother a school administrator—he is a former Army officer, businessman, and government official. He narrowly won the 2024 election against incumbent Democrat Bob Casey Jr., following a 2022 Republican primary loss. Married to Dina with four children and two stepdaughters, he is Presbyterian and supports veterans' organizations.

Notable achievements include military service as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division during the Gulf War, retiring as a captain; CEO of tech firm FreeMarkets and later Bridgewater Associates ; and key Bush administration roles like Under Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs , Deputy National Security Advisor , and Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security , where he addressed technology protection, national security, and the 2008 financial crisis. In 2025, he hosted Pennsylvania's inaugural Energy and Innovation Summit, announcing over $90 billion in investments for data centers, energy, and workforce development.

Education and Political Experience

Education: B.S. from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point ; M.A. and Ph.D. in international relations from Princeton University.

Political Experience: Entered politics after business career; switched to Republican Party in Pittsburgh; first Senate run in 2022 ; victorious 2024 campaign unopposed in primary; current Senate roles emphasize economy, national security, AI, energy innovation, and bipartisan problem-solving for Pennsylvania.