A look at Mississippi election facility as the race leans Democratic

As of November 11, 2026, Mississippi is still counting votes over a week after Election Day in a closely contested Senate race. Democrat Scott Colom leads Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith by about 2,500 ballots, with thousands of outstanding absentee mail ballots yet to be counted. The state’s election officials are extending the count period beyond the initial deadline, making it unclear when a final result will be declared. Democratic supporters express hope and excitement if Colom wins, which would mark Mississippi's first Democrat in the Senate since nearly four decades ago. Republican campaigners remain optimistic but face mounting pressure as time passes without a clear victory.