Bob Casey still refuses to concede Pennsylvania Senate race to Dave McCormick — while waiting on long-shot Philadelphia ballots

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After losing the Pennsylvania Senate race to Republican Dave McCormick by over 36,000 votes, Democratic incumbent Sen. Bob Casey has refused to concede, holding out hope that provisional and military ballots from Philadelphia could help him close the gap. Despite the Associated Press calling the race for McCormick, Casey’s campaign continues to solicit donations, insisting the "race is not over." McCormick's team has responded with a lawsuit against the Philadelphia County Board of Elections, seeking a Republican observer and bulk challenges to provisional ballots, citing concerns over their eligibility. While Casey maintains the possibility of a recount due to the slim margin, political analysts and the McCormick campaign see his efforts as a long shot. McCormick has acknowledged Casey’s service in the Senate and, recalling his own close primary loss in 2022, expressed understanding of the difficulty in conceding a tight race.