Daniel McCay[2] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah Senate representing District 18.
McCay was initially appointed by Republican Governor of Utah Gary Herbert to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Carl Wimmer.
[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.
[9] In 2024, McCay sponsored legislation to spend $1 billion of taxpayers money on building a stadium in Salt Lake City for a potential NHL expansion team.