Pennsylvania Senate Race Triggers Recount Amid Disputes

The tightly contested U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania between incumbent Democrat Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick has triggered an automatic recount, as McCormick leads Casey by less than 0.5 percentage points. Although the Associated Press has projected McCormick as the winner, Casey has refused to concede, citing outstanding ballots yet to be counted. Legal battles have arisen over the counting of mail-in ballots with date discrepancies, with Republicans urging the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to enforce state law strictly. The recount, which must be completed by Nov. 26, is expected to cost taxpayers $1 million, and such recounts historically have not significantly altered election outcomes. Meanwhile, McCormick has attended Senate orientation in Washington, D.C., as Republicans are projected to hold a Senate majority. While the recount is likely to confirm McCormick's lead, it remains contentious amidst legal challenges and accusations of voter disenfranchisement.