Sen. Bob Casey, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, announced Thursday that he has withdrawn from the race against Republican candidate Dave McCormick, leaving the Keystone State’s automatic primary more than two weeks away from Election Day. The recount is over.
Casey said in a statement that he called McCormick to congratulate him. McCormick’s campaign also independently confirmed the news to Fox News Digital.
“I just called Dave McCormick to congratulate him on his election to represent Pennsylvania in the United States Senate,” Casey said in the statement. “As soon as the first ballot count is complete, Pennsylvanians can move forward with the knowledge that their voices have been heard, whether their vote was the first or last to be counted.”
“This race was one of the closest in our Commonwealth history, decided by less than a quarter of a point. I am grateful to the thousands of people who worked to ensure that the Every eligible vote can be counted, including election officials in all 67 counties.”
The RNC filed two lawsuits in Pennsylvania in which Sen. Bob Casey refused to concede the race
McCormick believes Pennsylvania voters understand the importance of the 2024 election. (Reuters/Associated Press)
The news came after McCormick beat Casey by just 17,000 votes to win the Senate seat, according to the latest unofficial State Department figures — giving Casey automatic re-election under Pennsylvania law. Keeping within the 0.5% margin of error required to start counting. .
The recount began on Monday and was scheduled to end on November 26.
Republicans this week blasted Democrats for Casey’s refusal to concede a U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania, aimed at moving forward with a costly recount effort for the three-term incumbent. Despite the assessment that Casey has no viable path to victory.
He has also criticized the cost, noting that the recount will cost taxpayers an estimated $1 million.
In his statement Thursday, Casey praised the democratic process and voters who turned out in the Keystone State.
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“When a Pennsylvanian takes the time to cast a legal vote, often waiting in long lines and taking time away from work and family, they deserve to know their vote will count,” Casey said. “This is democracy.”
