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Dave earned his bachelor's degree in finance from Penn State University and his law degree from Widener University. He lives with his wife and son in Spring Garden Township. He serves as a leader with the Community Action for Recovery and Diversion and York Group Violence Initiative, and is a member of the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing. 

Dave previously served as an assistant  district attorney for York County, including as chief deputy prosecutor of litigation in the York County District Attorney’s Office. He was also appointed as a special assistant United States attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania in 2013 and worked as a law clerk for judge Joseph C. Adams, former president judge of the York County Court of Common Pleas. He served 4 years in the Navy and was deployed during Operation Desert Strike. 

Dave Sunday is the district attorney for York County, Pennsylvania. He was first elected in 2017 and is serving his 2nd term. 

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Supports strong measures to combat drug abuse.

Supports measures and programs to combat heroin and fentanyl trafficking.

Pledges to support existing law concerning abortion access in Pennsylvania.

Opposes legalization of marijuana for recreational use.

- Supports measures and programs to combat heroin and fentanyl trafficking.
- Pledges to support existing law concerning abortion access in Pennsylvania.
- Opposes legalization of marijuana for recreational use.

Public Safety

As of September 30, 2024, David Sunday’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Believes that violent criminals must be held accountable for their actions, but that there has to be a focus on providing redemption for those leaving prison in order to reduce recidivism.

Supports death penalty for qualifying crimes.

- Believes that violent criminals must be held accountable for their actions, but that there has to be a focus on providing redemption for those leaving prison in order to reduce recidivism.
- Supports death penalty for qualifying crimes.

Criminal Justice

As a clerk to judge Joseph Adams, maintained court records, administered and collected court fees, filed and processed official documents, scheduled cases, and ensured the public availability of all court proceedings.

As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

As a district attorney, prosecutes civil and criminal actions under state law and presents cases before grand juries.

As a special assistant United States attorney, prosecuted federal criminal cases on behalf of the U.S. attorney’s office, leading a large case against the "Latin Kings" gang.

- As a clerk to judge Joseph Adams, maintained court records, administered and collected court fees, filed and processed official documents, scheduled cases, and ensured the public availability of all court proceedings.
- As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.
- As a district attorney, prosecutes civil and criminal actions under state law and presents cases before grand juries.
- As a special assistant United States attorney, prosecuted federal criminal cases on behalf of the U.S. attorney’s office, leading a large case against the "Latin Kings" gang.

Legal Experience

David Sunday

Dave currently works as the district attorney for York County. He previously served as an assistant  district attorney for York County, including as chief deputy prosecutor of litigation in the York County District Attorney’s Office. He was also appointed as a special assistant United States attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania in 2013 and worked as a law clerk for judge Joseph C. Adams, former president judge of the York County Court of Common Pleas. He served 4 years in the Navy and was deployed during Operation Desert Strike. 

Dave Sunday currently serves as the district attorney for York County, Pennsylvania. He was first elected in 2017 and is serving his 2nd term. 

Believes in the transformative power of life experiences.

Supports addressing mental health issues in the criminal justice system.

Endorsed by the Pennsylvania Sheriffs Association PAC.

Supports initiatives aimed at reducing violence and aiding community recovery.

Believes in a collaborative approach to public safety, citing a 30% crime decrease, a 40% prison population reduction, and the lowest 5-year recidivism rate in York County, according to an IUP study.

Pledges to support existing law in Pennsylvania that protects abortion access.

- Supports measures and programs to combat heroin and fentanyl trafficking.
- Pledges to support existing law in Pennsylvania that protects abortion access.
- Opposes legalization of marijuana for recreational use.

Supports military service and values the contributions of veterans to national security and public service.

As a prosecutor, appointed an elder abuse special prosecutor who works with organizations like the York County Area Agency of Aging to combat elder abuse.

Believes in strong legal advocacy and leadership in criminal justice, drawing from his experience as a top litigator, Navy veteran, and UPS worker who financed his own college and law school education.

As a prosecutor, obtained several first-degree murder convictions, including gang-related and domestic violence cases.

Believes in strong prosecution for serious crimes, including murder conspiracies, attempted murders of police officers, and complex embezzlement cases.

Lives in Spring Garden Township, York County, with his wife and son.

Received the Cooperative Law Enforcement Award from the US Department of Justice in 2020.

Believes military service teaches effective leadership under pressure.

Serves on the American Conservative Union’s prosecutor advisory board.

As a judge, implemented York’s Early Termination of Probation Program, which has a 95% success rate.

As a prosecutor, leads an office of prosecutors and detectives who investigate and prosecute approximately 9,000 criminal cases annually.

As a prosecutor, tried approximately fifty felony jury trials, including successful prosecutions of over ten high-profile York County murders.

Earned a law degree from Widener University School of Law.

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As of October 1, 2024, David Sunday’s website did not contain information on this issue.

David Sunday is the District Attorney of York County. He previously served as the Chief Deputy Prosecutor of Litigation in the York County District Attorney’s Office and was appointed as a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. He also worked as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Joseph C. Adams, former President Judge of the York County Court of Common Pleas.

- The attorney general is the top lawyer in Pennsylvania and represents PA and its agencies in lawsuits that are brought by or against the state. 
- The attorney general supervises hundreds of prosecutors, attorneys, and agents across four divisions: criminal law, public protection (focusing on personal rights and public interests), civil (representing Pennsylvania and upholding its Constitution), and public engagement (focusing on outreach and crime prevention).
-The attorney general is responsible for collecting taxes and debts due to the state and prosecutes organized crime and public corruption cases.
- The attorney genera is elected to four-year terms and cannot serve more than two consecutive terms in office.