Dave McCormick
Republican | Pennsylvania
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Dave McCormick
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
U.S. Senator
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
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WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (17)
Combat Veterans For Congress PAC
*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Huck PAC
*American Conservative Union PAC
Firearms Owners Against Crime
OTHER (12)
Log Cabin Republicans PAC
Pennsylvania State Lodge Fraternal Order Of Police (PA FOP)
Republican Committee of Lancaster County
Lycoming County Republican Committee
Philly GOP
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (18)
Republican Jewish Coalition (2024)
Rob Mercuri (2024)
WinRed (2024)
Great American Pennsylvania Fund (2023)
GT Commonwealth Fund (2023)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (119)
American Conservative Union (2024)
Americans for Prosperity (2024)
Bernard & Billi Wilma Marcus (2024)
Bill McSwain (2024)
Bill Seitz (2024)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
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Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
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Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
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iVoterGuide Notes:
When asked in a debate whether he supports excpetions for abortion, McCormick said, "I believe in the very rare instances...there should be exceptions for life of the mother." (10:33)
From the candidate's campaign website: "Dave is pro-life, is opposed to a national abortion ban, and supports exceptions in the cases of rape, incest, and saving the life of the mother."
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
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ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
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iVoterGuide Notes:
"Mr. McCormick...focused his economic agenda on curtailing freewheeling spending, slashing regulations... He called for middle class tax cuts, increasing the child tax credit to $4,200 for children under 5 and $3,000 from 6-17, and giving working families access to a tax-free savings account to pay for up to $10,000 in child care costs." source
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
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Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
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Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Signer of amicus brief supporting the Plaintiff (Obergefell) in the Supreme Court decision recognizing same sex marriage. source
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
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What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
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NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
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The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
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Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
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What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
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IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
"The White House must restore the Trump policies that worked. Biden should use every existing authority to finish constructing the border wall, direct Customs and Border Protection to enforce our laws, terminate the ill-conceived smartphone asylum app, stop catch and release, and engage in talks to restore Remain in Mexico." source
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
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EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
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I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
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VALUES
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
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Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
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Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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The Electoral College should be abolished.
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EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
McCormick posted on X: " . . . I don’t believe biological men have a place in women’s sports—or in their locker rooms."
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
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What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
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ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
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What do you think is the general purpose of government?
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Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
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JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
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2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
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