Bob Casey concedes Pennsylvania Senate race to David McCormick

Democratic Senator Bob Casey has conceded his reelection bid to Republican David McCormick in Pennsylvania. This decision follows a statewide recount that showed Casey unable to close the vote gap, which stood at about 16,000 votes. The concession comes more than two weeks after Election Day, amid a slow ballot-counting process marked by legal challenges and accusations from both parties regarding vote counting. Casey confirmed he called McCormick to congratulate him. With this outcome, Republicans will hold a 53-47 majority in the U.S. Senate next year. The Associated Press had declared McCormick the winner on November 7, as remaining ballots were insufficient for Casey to regain the lead.