As the race for U.S. Senate remains close in Pa., many eyes are on provisional ballots which may tip the balance. Some, however, may not be counted without action.

U.S. Senate candidate David McCormick of Pennsylvania sought a court order to allow the Republican to make mass challenges to provisional ballots in Philadelphia in a race he appears to have won, according to court papers.

At issue are provisional ballots provided to Philly voters who originally used mail-in ballots which were invalidated. The challenge follows Republican efforts to invalidate mail-in ballots.

Pennsylvania Republican Senate candidate David McCormick filed two lawsuits challenging provisional ballots in Philadelphia, signaling he is prepared to take his fight to the Supreme Court. McCormick declared victory after The Associated Press projected ...