Democratic operatives in at least four Pennsylvania counties are acting in open defiance of a state Supreme Court ruling by agreeing to count mail-in ballots that are either missing the date on the outer envelope or have the wrong one.

The race for United States senator representing Pennsylvania will go to a recount, officials announced Wednesday. The unofficial results in the race between incumbent Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and

One of Pennsylvania's two U.S. Senate seats is before voters Tuesday, with Sen. Bob Casey vying for a fourth term against challenger and businessman Dave McCormick. It is expected to be a close race and could ultimately play a role in the balance of power in the Senate.