Daniel McCay
American politician
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Daniel McCay[2] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah Senate representing District 18. Prior to redistricting he represented District 11. He was in the Utah House of Representatives representing District 41 from 2013 through 2018. McCay was initially appointed by Republican Governor of Utah Gary Herbert to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Carl Wimmer.[3]
18th district (2023–present)
Daniel McCay | |
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Official Photo of Senator Daniel McCay | |
| Member of the Utah Senate | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Howard A. Stephenson |
| Constituency | 11th district (2019–2023) 18th district (2023–present) |
| Member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 41st[1] district | |
| In office January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Todd Kiser |
| Succeeded by | Mark Strong |
| Member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 52nd district | |
| In office January 20, 2012 – January 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Carl Wimmer |
| Succeeded by | John Knotwell |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Utah State University |
Political career
Redistricted to District 41, and with incumbent Republican Representative Todd Kiser leaving the Legislature and leaving the seat open, McCay was chosen from two candidates by the Republican convention and was unopposed for the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 13,658 votes.[4]
McCay was unopposed for the June 24, 2014 Republican Primary and won the November 4, 2014 General election with 6,685 votes (70.5%) against Democratic nominee Colleen Bliss.[5]
In 2020, McCay sponsored a bill that bans abortions for any reason besides rape, incest, or the mother’s health that goes into effect automatically if Roe v. Wade is overturned.[6][7]
McCay has sponsored legislation that bans transgender women in women sports[8] and restricts what kinds of public bathrooms that transgender individuals can use.[9]
In 2024, McCay sponsored legislation to spend $1 billion on building a stadium in Salt Lake City for a potential NHL expansion team.[10]
Election history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dan McCay | 23,873 | 66.4% | |
| Democratic | Catherine Voutaz | 10,246 | 28.5% | |
| United Utah | Jeff Nordfeld | 1,842 | 5.1% | |
| Total votes | 35,961 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dan McCay | 27,995 | 67.7% | |
| Democratic | Christian Burridge | 13,327 | 32.3% | |
| Total votes | 41,322 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dan McCay | 13,658 | 100% | |
| write-in | 191 | 1.38% | ||
| Total votes | 13,849 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dan McCay | 6,685 | 70.5% | |
| Democratic | Colleen Bliss | 2,797 | 29.5% | |
| Total votes | 9,482 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dan McCay | 6,685 | 70.5% | |
| Democratic | Colleen Bliss | 2,797 | 29.5% | |
| Total votes | 9,482 | 100% | ||
Personal life
McCay lives in Riverton, Utah with his wife, Tawnee, and their six children.[13] He received degrees at: Bachelors in Secondary Education, Utah State University; Masters in Instructional Design, Utah State University; J. D., Willamette University. McCay is currently an Attorney/Real Estate Portfolio Manager.[14]