After weeks of contesting the results, Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) officially conceded the Senate race to Republican challenger Dave McCormick on Thursday evening. The closely watched race was decided by a narrow margin of just over 16,000 votes, placing it within the 0.5% threshold that prompted an automatic recount.
Casey acknowledged McCormick’s victory, expressing gratitude for the efforts of those involved in the election process. “I just called Dave McCormick to congratulate him on his election to represent Pennsylvania in the United States Senate,” Casey stated. “As the first count of ballots is completed, Pennsylvanians can move forward with the knowledge that their voices were heard, whether their vote was the first to be counted or the last.”
🚨BREAKING
Weeks Later McCormick Wins!
Bob Casey officially concedes the Pennsylvania Senate Race to Trump-endorsed Republican, Dave McCormick. With attempts at counting illegal ballots failed, Casey had no where else to turn. They made a mockery of election integrity! Pathetic. pic.twitter.com/mLcOVr8vuz— John Cremeans USA (@JohnCremeansUSA) November 21, 2024
Reflecting on the tight nature of the race, Casey noted, “This race was one of the closest in our Commonwealth’s history, decided by less than a quarter of a point. I am grateful to the thousands of people who worked to make sure every eligible vote cast could be counted, including election officials in all 67 counties.”
In response to his victory, McCormick thanked Casey for his years of service to the state. “Dina and I want to extend our sincere gratitude to Senator Casey, Terese, and their family for their decades of service, hard work, and personal sacrifice,” McCormick said. “I am so honored to represent every single citizen in Pennsylvania in the United States Senate and will fight for you every day.”
Democrat Sen. Bob Casey finally concedes Pa. race to GOP’s Dave McCormick, weeks after it was called https://t.co/uYgi4xY9l4 pic.twitter.com/15lqF6bY12
— New York Post (@nypost) November 22, 2024
McCormick’s win has given the Republican Party a 53-47 majority in the U.S. Senate for the 119th Congress, making this one of several key victories for the GOP in this election cycle. As McCormick prepares to take office, the political landscape in Washington will shift with the Republican gain in Pennsylvania.
