Mississippi Senate race at razor thin margin as vote count continues

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Mississippi’s Senate race remains extremely close, with Democrat Scott Colom leading Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith by fewer than 30 votes as of now. With 97% of the votes tallied, the outcome is still uncertain due to this narrow margin.

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As of November 5, 2026, votes are still being counted in the tight Mississippi Senate race between Democrat Scott Colom and Republican incumbent Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, with only 95% of ballots tallied. Colom leads by a narrow margin of just 1,138 votes, making it possible that remaining mail or provisional ballots could alter the outcome significantly. Democratic figures like Gavin Newsom and Marc Elias are actively supporting Colom, preparing for potential legal challenges if necessary. The race remains too close to call due to outstanding ballots, potentially extending the vote count and leading to a protracted ballot battle over the final results.

Written for “Mississippi Senate Race Unresolved” on 2026-11-05, grounded in this article and the 11 other(s) covering the same event.

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Mississippi Senate race at razor thin margin as vote count continues

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