Pennsylvania Primaries to Set Stage for High-Stakes Senate Race
Pennsylvania’s primaries on Tuesday will determine the candidates for a crucial U.S. Senate race between incumbent Democrat Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick.
Casey, seeking his fourth term, is a well-known politician and a stalwart of the Democratic Party in Pennsylvania. McCormick, a former hedge fund CEO, is mounting a strong challenge and has already raised significant funds and consolidated support within the GOP.
The Senate candidates will share a ticket with presidential candidates, with Joe Biden and Donald Trump expected to easily secure their party nominations.
Democrats are attacking McCormick on issues such as abortion rights and his opposition to investing in China, while McCormick accuses Casey of supporting harmful Biden policies that have contributed to inflation and border security issues.
The outcome of the Senate race could determine which party controls the Senate in 2024, as Democrats currently hold a narrow majority.
Elsewhere on the ballot, Pennsylvanians will also vote for nominees for attorney general, treasurer, and auditor general, as well as all 17 of the state’s U.S. House seats and 228 of the state’s 253 legislative seats.
