Pennsylvania Senate Race Triggers Recount

The Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race between incumbent Democrat Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick is headed for a recount due to a razor-thin margin, with McCormick leading by less than 0.5%. The Associated Press initially called the race for McCormick, but Casey has not conceded, citing ongoing ballot counts and potential provisional ballots favoring Democrats. The recount will be the eighth triggered since 2004 and is expected to cost over $1 million in taxpayer funds. Election officials are required to complete the recount by November 26 and report results by November 27. Political analysts suggest that while McCormick is likely the winner, Casey's campaign remains cautiously optimistic about the remaining votes. The situation reflects the ongoing tensions and complexities in closely contested elections, with both parties closely monitoring the outcome.