Dave
McCormick

Who they are, where they came from

Dave McCormick serves as the junior United States Senator from Pennsylvania, having taken office on January 3, 2025. He is a member of the Republican Party representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the 119th Congress. Before entering elective office, McCormick built a career spanning military service, government, and finance. He served as an Army officer, then later worked in the private sector, eventually rising to serve as Chief Executive Officer of Bridgewater Associates, one of the world's largest hedge funds, from 2020 to 2022. In the 119th Congress, McCormick introduced Amendment SA 3376, which was agreed to in the Senate by voice vote (SAMDT.3376).

What they’ve done lately

Where the campaign funds come from

McCormick raised $4.5M this cycle, with 55.6% from individuals and 13.7% from PACs; itemized contributions account for 82.8% of individual giving. Top PAC contributors include Select Medical PAC, Home Depot Inc. Political Action Committee, and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 98 Committee on Political Education; top employer concentrations include Constellation, UPMC, BlackRock, BNY, and Apollo. Outside spending in the cycle totaled $28.9M supporting McCormick (top spenders Americans for Prosperity Action at $12.6M and Keystone Renewal PAC at $12.2M) and $82.2M opposing him (led by WinSenate at $60.2M, DSCC at $10.5M, and American Leadership Action at $3.9M), all independent of his own campaign.