Recount in Pennsylvania Senate Race Triggers Legal Battle Over Which Ballots Can Be Tallied

Republicans say county commissioners are engaging in ‘absolute lawlessness.’

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Senate candidate Dave McCormick thanks supporters after declaring victory againt incumbent Senator Casey on November 6, 2024. Jeff Swensen/Getty Images

A potentially major legal battle is brewing in Pennsylvania as the incumbent Democratic senator, Bob Casey, has yet to concede defeat to the Republican candidate, Dave McCormick, and an automatic recount is set to occur. Republicans have already filed lawsuits to block the counting of certain votes, as some commissioners have agreed to count some contested ballots despite court orders. 

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