Senator Bob Casey endorsed Bucks County Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia, who is defying Pennsylvania law by counting invalid mail-in ballots lacking signatures, despite a state Supreme Court ruling. Ellis-Marseglia's actions, intended to provoke a court challenge, have sparked Republican accusations of election manipulation to benefit Casey in his recount against Republican Dave McCormick. The controversy highlights Casey's political ties to Ellis-Marseglia and raises concerns about election integrity.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has refused to invite Pennsylvania Senator-elect Dave McCormick to Senate orientation, citing over 100,000 uncounted ballots in the state, despite the Associated Press calling the race for McCormick. This decision has sparked criticism from Republican senators, who argue that McCormick should be allowed to attend as the projected winner. Schumer's office maintains that the invitation will be extended once the vote count is complete.
Democrat Dan McCaffery wins the vacant seat on Pennsylvania's Supreme Court, giving Democrats a majority on the seven-member bench. Democrats in Dauphin County claim a "milestone" victory by taking control of the commissioners' office for the first time ever. Democrat Cherelle Parker becomes the 100th mayor of Philadelphia, while Democrat Sara Innamorato becomes the executive of Allegheny County. Voting problems occur in Pennsylvania due to a clerical error, and a bomb threat is called into a polling location. Ohio voters approve a constitutional amendment protecting abortion access, and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear wins reelection.
