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Pennsylvania’s primary elections cemented races that will shape the battle for the White House and control of the Senate. President Biden and Donald Trump secured primary victories, underscoring the state’s significance as a critical swing state. Republican David McCormick’s victory in the GOP Senate primary sets up a high-stakes race against Democratic incumbent Bob Casey. Progressive Summer Lee fended off a primary challenge, signaling a triumph for the left and dispelling concerns about the vulnerability of progressives on the Israel-Hamas conflict. Both Biden and Trump faced a number of protest votes, with Haley’s significant share of the Republican vote indicating potential challenges for Trump in November. Despite speculation of incumbent vulnerability, moderate Republicans like Brian Fitzpatrick held their ground against primary challengers.

Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick will face off in Pennsylvania’s high-stakes U.S. Senate contest this fall. The race is expected to cost hundreds of millions of dollars and could help decide control of the Senate next year. Casey, seeking his fourth term, is a well-known politician and a stalwart of the Democratic Party, while McCormick is a two-time Senate challenger and former hedge fund CEO. McCormick has consolidated the party around his candidacy and is backed by a super PAC that has already reported raising more than $20 million. The Senate candidates will share a ticket with candidates for president in a state that is critical to whether Democrats can maintain control of the White House and the Senate.

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. With hundreds of millions of dollars expected to be spent on the race, its outcome could impact the balance of power in the Senate next year. Casey, seeking his fourth term, faces a strong challenge from McCormick, a hedge fund CEO who 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. The outcome of the Senate race could determine which party controls the Senate in 2024.

Former hedge fund CEO David McCormick is seeking the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania two years after conceding defeat to Mehmet Oz in a closely contested primary. McCormick’s acceptance of the 2022 election results, despite former President Donald Trump’s support for Oz, has garnered him favor among moderate Republicans and party leaders. This year, he faces U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D) and is running on a platform of uniting the party and criticizing Casey’s record. Despite not facing a Republican primary challenger, McCormick faces scrutiny from Democrats over his conservative views, particularly on abortion and China investments.