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Republicans are projected to gain another seat in the U.S. Senate. Scripps News and Decision Desk HQ project that Pennsylvania Republican David McCormick will defeat Democratic Sen. Bob Casey in their U.S. Senate race.McCormick has maintained a narrow lead over Casey more than a week after the election. As of Thursday, he had about a 25,000-vote lead. The narrow margin will trigger an automatic recount, but DDHQ does not expect a change in the result.
tending to official Senate business, including casting votes.RELATED STORY | Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego projected to defeat Republican Kari Lake in Arizona Senate raceMcCormick's projected victory strengthens the Republican grip on the chamber. Scripps News and DDHQ project that Republicans will hold 53 seats in the U.S. Senate next year, while Democrats will hold 47 seats.
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