David A. Christian (born October 26, 1948) is a several times decorated American Vietnam War veteran, best known for his veteran's advocacy efforts. During the 2012 election, he was a candidate for the Republican nomination for United States Senator in the United States Senate election in Pennsylvania, challenging incumbent Democratic Senator Bob Casey Jr. Christian lost in the primary election to Tom Smith.
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