CoinVoice has learned that, according to Coindesk, Republican Dave McCormick has defeated incumbent Democrat Bob Casey in Pennsylvania to win a Senate seat. The Republicans currently hold at least 53 seats, with two more elections to come - Arizona and Nevada, although both Democratic candidates in these races are currently leading.

It is reported that McCormick has received support from Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and has openly supported the cryptocurrency industry, although he has not received backing from any major cryptocurrency-affiliated PACs. [Original link]