Dr. Oz concedes Senate race against Democrat Fetterman in US state of Pennsylvania

By Servet Gunerigok

WASHINGTON (AA) - Republican candidate Mehmet Oz conceded defeat Wednesday to Democrat John Fetterman in the US Senate race in the state of Pennsylvania.

"This morning I called John Fetterman and congratulated him. I wish him and his family all the best, both personally and as our next United States Senator," the celebrity doctor known as Dr. Oz said in a statement.

He said the campaign was "the honor of a lifetime," and that "Pennsylvanians showed up with passion and a vision for a bright future that I found inspiring every day".

"We are facing big problems as a country and we need everyone to put down their partisan swords and focus on getting the job done. With bold leadership that brings people together, we can create real change," he said.

"As a Doctor, I always do my best to help others heal. That's why I ran for Senate. I hope we begin the healing process as a nation soon," he added.

Fetterman received 50.4% of the votes to Oz’s 47.2%, according to results by The Associated Press.

The race in Pennsylvania was one of the most watched in the country, as Republicans eyed one more Senate seat in paving the way for the buildup to the 2024 presidential election.

This year, all 435 seats in the House of Representatives, as well as 35 seats in the Senate were contested. Most analysts predicted Republicans will gain control of the House but the fate of the Senate remains a topic of intense speculation.