Bob Casey concedes Pennsylvania Senate race to Dave McCormick
Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey lost the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania to Republican challenger Dave McCormick on Thursday.
Casey, a Democrat, said in an email from his campaign that he called McCormick to congratulate him on his victory.
The email said in part: “With the first count completed, Pennsylvanians can move forward knowing their voices are heard, whether their vote is the first or last to be counted. votes.”
Casey acknowledged the race was one of the closest in state history ongoing legal battle Over vote count.
“We stand up against voter suppression and disenfranchisement in every corner of the Commonwealth. Thanks to our work in the courts, the votes of nearly a thousand eligible voters in Philadelphia will be counted, despite attempts to remove them, ” he said in the email.
McCormick later issued a statement thanking Casey.
“Senator Bob Casey dedicated his career to improving our Commonwealth. Deena and I would like to express our gratitude to Senator Casey, Tracy and their families for their decades of service, hard work and personal sacrifice My sincere thanks,” he said in an email. his campaign.
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one narrative The race is ongoing as unofficial vote counts are within 0.5% of a margin, triggering an automatic recount. The results of the recount are expected to be announced by the state on Wednesday.
This is the fourth election recount in the state since 2004. None of these recounts changed the outcome.
McCormick gave a victory speech earlier this month after the Associated Press predicted he would win the race. CBS News has yet to predict the winner of this race. He settled a lawsuit filed by his campaign challenging provisional ballots that were still being counted in Philadelphia. The state Supreme Court ruled earlier this year that provisional ballots are an effective way to correct election errors. Errors on mail-in ballots For example, there is no signature or no confidentiality envelope.
Sen. John Fetterman, who represents the Keystone State, said in a statement that Casey’s legacy “is a better Pennsylvania.”
Casey, a native of Scranton, served three terms in the U.S. Senate. He served as state comptroller and treasurer.
McCormick, who was born in Washington, Pa., and grew up in Bloomsburg, was the chief executive of Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund. He was a member of former President Donald Trump’s defense advisory council and held senior positions under President George W. Bush.
