Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey concedes to Republican rival Dave McCormick

Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race is over as Democratic incumbent Bob Casey conceded to Republican opponent Dave McCormick Thursday, Nov. 21. The Associated Press called the race in favor of McCormick two days after the election. 

“This race was one of the closest in our commonwealth’s history,” Casey said in a statement. “I am grateful to the thousands of people who worked to make sure every eligible vote cast could be counted.”

During my time in office, I have been guided by an inscription on the Finance Building in Harrisburg: “All public service is a trust, given in faith and accepted in honor.”

Thank you for your trust in me for all these years, Pennsylvania. It has been the honor of my lifetime. pic.twitter.com/RSXEFwdge8

— Bob Casey Jr. (@Bob_Casey) November 21, 2024

It was one of the closest races in the state’s history — so close, it triggered an automatic recount under state law. Despite Casey conceding, the recount is still going on and results are expected Wednesday, Nov. 27. 

This is Pennsylvania’s fourth recount since 2004. None of the previous ones changed the outcome. 

In a statement, McCormick said Casey “dedicated his career to bettering our commonwealth.”

“I am so honored to represent every single citizen in Pennsylvania in the United States Senate and will fight for you every day,” McCormick said.

With McCormick’s victory, Republicans will control the U.S. Senate by a 53-47 margin, picking up four seats in the 2024 election.