The Aporia · Votes are still being counted to see who will represent Mississippi in the Senate

As of early Wednesday, votes were still being tallied to decide the next U.S. Senator from Mississippi. At that time, Democrat Scott Colom led by just a few votes over Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith. Audio updates are expected later in the day.

Written by AI on 2026-11-04, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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The Mississippi Senate race remains uncalled as of November 4, 2026, with Democrat Scott Colom leading Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith by just a few dozen votes out of nearly all ballots counted. With no formal recount process in place, both candidates are awaiting the final tally to see if any remaining provisional or mail-in ballots could alter the result. Democrats have invested heavily in this race, seeing an opportunity for a win in a traditionally red state; however, Hyde-Smith, who has held her seat since 2018, is also fighting hard and had President Trump's support during the campaign. The outcome could significantly impact the balance of power in the U.S. Senate next year.

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📰 Mississippi Senate Race Unresolved

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Mississippi Senate race unresolved in surprisingly competitive contest Same event

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“Article A focuses specifically on the vote counting process for the Mississippi Senate race, while Article B mentions both Mississippi and Alaska Senate races in a broader context.”

What to know about recounts in Mississippi with razor-thin margin in Senate race Different event

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“Article A describes ongoing vote counting on November 4th for the Senate race result, while Article B discusses potential recounts due to a razor-thin margin later that day.”

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Mississippi on Election Day Different event

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“Article A describes what voters will decide on election day, while Article B reports that votes are still being counted after the election, indicating different stages of the process.”

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