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Dave McCormick: “In 2022, I lost my first statewide election in Pennsylvania…”

Featuring: Dave McCormick, Republican | U.S. Senate, Pennsylvania

Dave McCormick Touts Legislation To Require Proof-Of-Citizenship When Registering To Vote

Published February 12, 2026 | Video Starts at 01:07

But first, I want to make sure we all understand how important this issue really is. Mr. President, I consider myself uniquely qualified when I say that every vote matters. In 2022, I lost my first statewide election in Pennsylvania by 950 votes. That's 14 votes per county. I won my second election in 2024 by 15,000 votes of over 7 million cast. (01:07–01:15)

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Asserts the margin of loss in a Pennsylvania statewide election.

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