Daniel Gade

Daniel MacArthur Gade (born February 7, 1975) is an American disability and veteran rights activist, political candidate, professor, and researcher. He became an amputee in 2005 while serving as a company commander in Ramadi, Iraq. Gade retired from the United States Army as a lieutenant colonel in 2017. He is the Republican nominee for the 2020 election to represent Virginia in the United States Senate over incumbent Democrat Mark Warner.[1][2]

For the professor of geography, see Daniel W. Gade.
Daniel Gade
Personal details
Born
Daniel MacArthur Gade

(1975-02-07) February 7, 1975
Minot, North Dakota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Wendy Williams
Children3
EducationUnited States Military Academy (BS)
University of Georgia (MPA, PhD)
WebsiteCampaign website
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Rank Lieutenant colonel
Battles/warsIraq War
AwardsLegion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart (2)

Early life and education

Gade was born and raised in Minot, North Dakota. In 1997, he graduated from the United States Military Academy (West Point) with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science. Gade graduated with a Master of Public Administration and a Doctor of Philosophy in public administration and public policy from the University of Georgia in 2007 and 2011, respectively.[3]

Career

Gade was wounded in action twice and decorated for valor while serving as a tank company commander in Iraq.[3][4] After Gade's second injury, his entire right leg was amputated.[5][6] He was awarded the Bronze Star and Legion of Merit.[7] Gade served in the administration of President George W. Bush.[3] He returned to West Point in 2011. He retired from the Army in 2017.[3]

In 2017 Gade was nominated be a member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,[3] but later withdrew from consideration citing the "toxic political climate in Washington."[8]

In 2019, Gade worked as a Professor of Practice at American University's School of Public Affairs.[9]

Politics

Elections
Main article: 2020 United States Senate election in Virginia

Gade is the Republican nominee for the 2020 election to represent Virginia in the United States Senate.[10] He faced adjunct professor and public school teacher Alissa Baldwin and defense contractor and retired Army intelligence officer Thomas Speciale in the Republican primary.[11] Gade became the nominee after garnering 67% of the vote while Baldwin and Speciale received 18% and 15%, respectively.[10] The seat is currently held by Democrat Mark Warner.[12]

Personal life

Gade lives in Mount Vernon, Virginia, with his wife, Wendy, and their three children.[13] He became the world champion in his category at the 2010 Ironman 70.3 in Clearwater, Florida.[5]

References
  1. "Daniel Gade". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2019-09-05.
  2. "Home". Daniel Gade for U.S. Senate. Retrieved 2020-06-03.
  3. "President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts". The White House. July 31, 2017. Retrieved 2020-08-06. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  4. "National Purple Heart Hall of Honor". www.thepurpleheart.com. Retrieved 2020-06-03.
  5. "Daniel M. Gade". George W. Bush Presidential Center. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  6. "About". Daniel Gade for U.S. Senate. Retrieved 2020-07-25.
  7. Janney, Josh (May 4, 2020). "Army veteran Daniel Gade hopes to win GOP Senate nomination". The Winchester Star. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
  8. Smith, Paige (December 21, 2018). "White House Republican Nominee for EEOC Withdraws". Bloomberg Law. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
  9. "Daniel Gade Joins Faculty". American University.
  10. Albiges, Marie (June 24, 2020). "Daniel Gade secures Republican Senate nomination, with Scott Taylor winning 2nd District GOP spot". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  11. Albiges, Marie (June 18, 2020). "No big-name Republicans to challenge Warner for U.S. Senate". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
  12. Suderman, Alan (June 19, 2020). "No big-name Republicans to challenge Warner for U.S. Senate". Associated Press. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
  13. Martin, Brandon (April 4, 2020). "Gade seeks GOP nod, hopes to make impact in Washington". Henry County Enterprise. Retrieved May 10, 2020. Gade lives in Mount Vernon, with his wife Wendy and three children.


Party political offices
Preceded by
Ed Gillespie		 Republican nominee for U.S. Senator from Virginia
(Class 2)
2020		 Most recent
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