Dan McCorquodale (born December 17, 1934) is an American politician from Newton, Texas, a former California State Senator, and a member of the Democratic Party.

In 1982, McCorquodale was elected to the San Jose based 12th district in the California State Senate, narrowly defeating Republican incumbent Dan O'Keefe.

Moving to San Jose, McCorquodale spent a year walking precincts—almost daily—to introduce himself to voters in Santa Clara County’s Third Supervisorial District.

During his three terms on the Board, he distinguished himself in the issues of environmental protection, transportation, water reclamation, parks, justice, and health and human services.

His senate district had shifted from his home base of San Jose into the more conservative Central Valley after reapportionment partly leading to his defeat in a mid-term election in which the GOP made significant gains.