R epublican Dave McCormick declared victory over incumbent Democratic Sen. Bob Casey in Pennsylvania’s pivotal Senate race after the Associated Press called the close election Thursday evening, delivering the GOP yet another win after it regained control of the Senate.

Republican Dave McCormick defeated incumbent Democratic Sen. Bob Casey in Pennsylvania’s Senate race, The Associated Press projected, marking the 53rd Senate seat Republicans have captured in winning back the majority.

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Senate race has now been called by the Associated Press with Republican Dave McCormick winning the razor-thin race. As votes continue to be counted, Sen. Bob Casey said he is not conceding until every vote is counted.