Republican Dave McCormick, declared the winner of the Pennsylvania Senate race by the Associated Press, is being blocked from attending the Senate orientation by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer due to outstanding ballots. Senator-elect McCormick is leading Democratic incumbent Bob Casey, who has yet to concede, by a narrow margin that may trigger an automatic recount. Meanwhile, fellow Republican Senators Mike Lee and Eric Schmitt have offered to escort McCormick into the Capitol for the orientation, highlighting the partisan tensions surrounding the race.
Results for: Senate Orientation
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has barred Dave McCormick, the Republican projected winner of the Pennsylvania Senate race, from attending Senate orientation, citing outstanding ballots. This decision has drawn criticism from Republicans, who argue that McCormick is the legitimate winner and that Schumer is attempting to influence the outcome of the election.