Senator Bob Casey of Pennsylvania is pursuing a recount in the Senate race he lost to Republican David McCormick by over 17,000 votes, a margin triggering an automatic recount. Despite the recount, Democratic insiders doubt it will change the outcome. Controversy arose when some counties counted mail-in ballots with undated envelopes against a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling. Governor Josh Shapiro insists counties comply with the court's decision. The recount deadline is November 26, but many Democrats, including former Lieutenant Governor Mark Singel, believe Casey should concede.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that mail-in ballots with incorrect dates on their outer envelopes should not be counted, reinforcing a previous decision. This ruling is seen as a significant win for Republican Senate candidate David McCormick, who is narrowly leading against Democratic Senator Bob Casey as a statewide recount looms.
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman defended the decision by some Democratic officials to count invalid ballots in the Senate race between Democrat Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick, despite a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling against it. Fetterman argued that the small number of disputed ballots would not impact the race's outcome, which has been called for McCormick. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions over election integrity, with Democrats accused of attempting to manipulate the results.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has invited Pennsylvania Republican David McCormick and Arizona Sen.-elect Ruben Gallego to the Senate orientation after initially excluding them due to uncounted ballots in their races. Despite the Associated Press declaring McCormick the winner in Pennsylvania, Schumer faced pressure from colleagues and Republican strategists to extend the invitation. The decision follows the AP's declaration of Gallego's victory in Arizona. Schumer's move was supported by Senators Kyrsten Sinema, Lisa Murkowski, and Susan Collins, who emphasized the importance of early orientation for new senators.
David McCormick, declared the winner of Pennsylvania's Senate race by the Associated Press, plans to attend the Senate orientation despite not being invited due to ongoing vote counting. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer stated the race isn't over with over 100,000 ballots left. McCormick leads incumbent Bob Casey by a narrow margin, which could trigger an automatic recount. McCormick's attendance is supported by Republican leaders, while Casey's campaign emphasizes the importance of counting all votes.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has not invited Pennsylvania Senator-elect David McCormick to the Senate orientation, citing the ongoing vote count in the state's Senate race, which has not been officially called by several major news outlets. This decision has sparked criticism from Republican senators, who accuse Schumer of being an 'election denier.' McCormick currently leads the race against incumbent Bob Casey, but the final results are pending due to uncounted ballots, and Casey has not conceded.
Republican David McCormick declared victory in the Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race, despite Democratic incumbent Bob Casey not conceding due to 100,000 ballots still uncounted. McCormick's margin is under 0.5%, potentially triggering a recount. He filed lawsuits to challenge provisional ballots in Philadelphia, citing judicial efficiency. McCormick emphasized serving all Pennsylvanians and outlined priorities like inflation and job growth. The Associated Press called the race for McCormick, but other outlets await official certification.
Pennsylvania Republican Senate candidate David McCormick has filed lawsuits challenging the adjudication of provisional ballots in Philadelphia, potentially taking the issue to the Supreme Court. McCormick, who has been projected to win against incumbent Sen. Bob Casey by the Associated Press, is contesting the handling of 15,000 to 20,000 provisional ballots, arguing for collective challenges to ensure compliance with statutory requirements. The race remains too close to call, with Decision Desk HQ not yet declaring a winner and over 100,000 ballots still to be counted statewide.
Republican David McCormick has won a crucial U.S. Senate seat in Pennsylvania, defeating three-term Democratic incumbent Bob Casey. This victory strengthens the Republican majority in the Senate. McCormick, a former hedge fund CEO and Bush administration official, leveraged significant financial backing and political endorsements, including from Donald Trump, to secure his win. His campaign focused on criticizing Casey's ties to President Biden and addressing issues like inflation and border security. McCormick's victory marks a significant shift in Pennsylvania's political landscape.
Republican David McCormick has defeated Democratic incumbent Bob Casey in the Pennsylvania Senate race, expanding the Republican Senate majority to 53 seats. The race was marked by personal attacks, with Casey criticizing McCormick's dual residency. McCormick, who previously lost a GOP primary to Dr. Mehmet Oz, secured strong support from Senate Republicans and an endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump. Despite Casey's deep ties to Pennsylvania and early polling leads, the race tightened in the final weeks, aligning closely with the presidential election dynamics.
Incumbent U.S. Senator Bob Casey remains optimistic about his re-election chances despite trailing GOP challenger David McCormick in the Pennsylvania Senate race. Casey's campaign emphasizes the importance of counting all votes, particularly from Philadelphia, before conceding. As of Wednesday morning, McCormick holds a narrow lead with 49.1% of the votes compared to Casey's 48.3%. Supporters are prepared for a potentially prolonged vote-counting process.
Former President Donald Trump endorsed former hedge fund CEO Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race, despite previously condemning him. McCormick, running unopposed in the GOP primary, is expected to face Democratic Sen. Bob Casey in the general election. Trump's endorsement comes after previously criticizing McCormick during the 2022 race. Trump also addressed the recent strike by Iran against Israel at a rally, pledging U.S. support for Israel and criticizing President Biden's stance.
Former President Trump officially endorsed Pennsylvania Republican David McCormick for the Senate race, urging his supporters to vote for McCormick over incumbent Sen. Bob Casey. McCormick, a former hedge fund executive, lost the 2022 primary to Mehmet Oz but is now running unopposed in the GOP primary and will face Casey in November. This marks an improvement in the relationship between Trump and McCormick, as Trump had previously criticized McCormick during the 2022 race.
Former President Donald Trump endorsed David McCormick for the Pennsylvania Senate race, despite their awkward history. McCormick, seeking to unseat Democratic Sen. Bob Casey, had previously clashed with Trump during the GOP primary, refusing to say the 2020 election was stolen. Trump's endorsement comes after previously endorsing another candidate and criticizing McCormick as not being "MAGA" and having ties to communist China.
David McCormick, a former hedge fund executive who lost a Senate primary race last year, has announced his candidacy for the Republican Senate bid in Pennsylvania. McCormick aims to unseat Democratic Senator Bob Casey, who plans to seek a fourth term. Republicans are attempting to avoid intraparty battles and replicate the success of Democrats in avoiding primary fights that weaken their nominees. McCormick appears to have cleared the primary field of major challengers, potentially avoiding costly infighting. The strategy to unify the party and sidestep fault lines between Trumpian loyalists and traditional conservatives is being tested in Pennsylvania.
