Bob Casey Concedes Senate Race To Dave McCormick After Close Election

Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) officially conceded the Senate race to Republican challenger Dave McCormick on Thursday evening, after contesting the results for two weeks. The election, one of the closest in Pennsylvania’s history, saw McCormick edging out Casey by a narrow margin of just over 16,000 votes, well within the 0.5% threshold that triggered an automatic recount.

Despite the tight results, Casey acknowledged the importance of moving forward, congratulating McCormick for his victory. “I just called Dave McCormick to congratulate him on his election to represent Pennsylvania in the United States Senate,” Casey said in his concession statement. “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.”

Casey, who had previously contested the outcome, reflected on the significance of the race, noting the close nature of the election. “This race was one of the closest in our Commonwealth’s history, decided by less than a quarter of a point,” he said. “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.”

McCormick, who flipped the seat for the Republicans, expressed gratitude to Casey for his years of service. “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. Thank you!”

McCormick’s victory is part of a broader Republican wave that has shifted the balance of power in the Senate, with the GOP now holding a 53-47 majority in the 119th Congress. With the win, McCormick is set to become a key figure in Congress as he represents Pennsylvania in the Senate.