Jewish Voter Guide
David McCormick
U.S. Senate · PA · Republican
Summary
David McCormick, born in 1965, is currently serving as the junior U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania, having assumed office on January 3, 2025.
Prior to his Senate tenure, he served as the CEO of Bridgewater Associates and held senior positions in the U.S. Department of the Treasury under President George W. Bush.
A West Point graduate and Gulf War veteran, McCormick’s legislative priorities focus on national security, economic growth, and foreign policy. In the Senate, McCormick serves on several committees, including, the Foreign Relations Committee, – where he serves as the Chair of the Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism – the Armed Services Committee, and the Finance Committee.
Below is Senator Roger McCormick’s record and public positions on issues important to the Jewish community.
Senator McCormick has expressed strong support for Israel and supports a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He has emphasized the importance of American strength in the Middle East and has criticized policies he perceives as weakening U.S. support for Israel.
McCormick has publicly opposed the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. He condemned a proposed anti-Israel ballot measure in Pittsburgh, aligning with other Pennsylvania political leaders in denouncing the initiative.
In 2025, McCormick co-sponsored the Antisemitism Awareness Act (S.558), which directs the Department of Education to consider the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) definition of antisemitism when investigating discrimination complaints.
Senator McCormick supports continued U.S. security assistance to Israel. He has emphasized the strategic importance of Israel as a key ally in the Middle East and has pledged to ensure that aid is not withheld or delayed.
McCormick has been critical of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly known as the Iran Nuclear Deal. He has expressed concerns about Iran’s compliance and the deal’s effectiveness in preventing nuclear proliferation.
Positions
Per-issue alignment with the American Jewish Congress’s positions. Every claim links to its source. No aggregate score or grade.
Combatting Antisemitism
Antisemitism Awareness Act
AlignedSupports the Anti Semitism Awareness Act
U.S.–Israel Relationship
Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA)
OpposedOpposed the Iran Deal
Opposed the Iran nuclear dealIron Dome funding
AlignedSupported Funding Israels Iron Dome
BDS & Anti-Israel Sentiment
Anti-BDS measures
AlignedOpposes BDS
Opposes the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement
Sources
- Expressed support and solidarity with Israel https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/press-releases/icymi-senator-dave-mccormick-interview-pennsylvania-the-swing-state-that-defies-conventional-wisdom/
- Opposes the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement https://jewishinsider.com/2024/08/pittsburgh-israel-referendum-gainey-fetterman-mccormick-casey/
- Supports U.S. assistance to Israel and continued U.S.-Israel security collaboration https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/about/legislation/?leg_page=1&leg_type=cosponsored
- Supports Israel in the war with Hamas https://jewishinsider.com/2024/01/top-gop-senate-recruit-dave-mccormick-underscores-importance-of-american-strength-in-middle-east/
- Opposed the Iran nuclear deal https://www.davemccormickpa.com/2024/04/18/flashback-bob-casey-said-the-iran-deal-would-enhance-israeli-security-critics-say-it-funded-tehrans-drone-strike/
A note on methodology. This guide is published as an educational reference. The American Jewish Congress does not endorse candidates and does not publish aggregate scores. If you spot a position that needs an update or a better source, please reach the office.