In a surprising turn of events, Democratic Sen. Bob Casey has conceded the high-stakes Pennsylvania Senate race to Republican Dave McCormick. The margin between the two candidates was within one-half of 1%, triggering an automatic recount that was halted at Casey’s request. McCormick currently leads by about 16,000 votes, or 0.2 percentage points, with final results to be certified by Monday.
McCormick’s victory marks a major upset for the three-term Democratic incumbent in this key battleground state, which also swung back to Donald Trump on the presidential level this year. Despite trailing in public polling, McCormick and his GOP allies focused on the issue of immigration, tying Casey to the Biden administration’s record on the border.
McCormick, a former hedge fund executive and CEO of Bridgewater Associates, made an anti-incumbency argument, emphasizing his West Point background and portraying Casey as “too weak.” His victory ensures that Pennsylvania will have senators from different parties for the next four years, with Democratic Sen. John Fetterman already securing his first six-year term in 2022.
The Senate race in Pennsylvania drew significant attention and resources from both Republicans and Democrats, solidifying its status as a pivotal battleground state. McCormick’s win represents a shift in Pennsylvania’s political landscape and sets the stage for future developments in the state’s political scene.
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