Republican David McCormick flips pivotal Pennsylvania Senate seat, ousts Bob Casey
SUMMARY
Republican David McCormick has won Pennsylvania’s crucial U.S. Senate race, defeating three-term Democratic Sen. Bob Casey. McCormick, a former CEO of hedge fund giant Bridgewater Associates and a prominent figure from George W. Bush's administration, successfully reclaimed a GOP seat in a highly contested race. His victory bolsters the Republicans' newly gained Senate majority and follows a campaign that hammered Casey for supporting policies that McCormick argued led to inflation and national instability. McCormick’s campaign benefited from former President Donald Trump’s strong Pennsylvania performance, where Trump defeated Kamala Harris by approximately 2%. McCormick's win also drew on his extensive network in finance and government, raising substantial campaign funds, including support from hedge fund allies. Notably, McCormick ran unopposed in the GOP primary this time, after narrowly losing to Dr. Mehmet Oz in 2022.
