Dan McCay is driven by principle, not politics. He believes government has a clear and limited role: to protect the rights and freedoms of its citizens, not control their lives. When government oversteps, Dan steps in.
He approaches every bill with three simple questions:
How does this affect your liberty?
How does this affect your pocketbook?
And how does this affect your safety?
Dan’s story is rooted in hard work and resilience. Born in 1974 to blue-collar parents, he is the oldest of three boys. After his parents divorced, his mother worked multiple jobs to support the family. Her example taught him responsibility, sacrifice, and what it means to provide.
One of the most defining experiences of Dan’s life was serving an LDS mission in India. There, he witnessed profound poverty while walking the streets of Calcutta and serving in Mother Teresa’s orphanages. The experience strengthened his faith and deepened his appreciation for the opportunities available in America (read more).
Dan became the first in his family to graduate from college, earning a degree in Social Studies Education from Utah State University, followed by a Master’s in Education. He later earned his law degree before returning home to Utah to build his career and raise his family.
At Utah State, Dan met his wife, Tawnee Gebs of Preston, Idaho. He knew almost immediately she was the one. Today, they are the parents of six children and have welcomed six more into their home as foster parents. Together, they have built a life centered on faith, family, and service, and call Riverton home.
Professionally, Dan is a practicing attorney focused on corporate litigation and serves as an expert witness in white-collar crime cases. His legal experience gives him a deep understanding of how laws are written and how they impact everyday Utahns.
In the legislature, Dan is known for standing firm on principle, asking tough questions, and holding government accountable. His life experience, from humble beginnings to professional success, drives his commitment to keep Utah a place where freedom is protected, families can thrive, and opportunity remains within reach.
