The Associated Press called the race for McCormick on Nov. 7, projecting that he would defeat Casey by less than 30,000 votes.

Republican David McCormick cut into Democratic Sen. Bob Casey's support in Philadelphia and its populous suburbs and built leads in the more GOP-leaning parts of the state, foreclosing the incumbent's pathway to victory when The Associated Press called the race Thursday.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) invited Pennsylvania Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick to freshman Senate orientation after not extending an invitation due to uncounted ballots in the race.

N.Y., has extended an invitation to Pennsylvania Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick to the Senate orientation following an initial snub because of uncounted ballots in McCormick’s race. McCormick was declared the winner in an upset victory by the Associated Press on Friday,