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Mississippi Senate Race Uncertain

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Democrat Scott Colom is on the verge of winning a Senate seat in Mississippi in a stunning upset, but ballots are still being counted in a close race where Colom holds a lead of just under 2,000 votes over Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith.

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Mississippi allows mail ballots to arrive up to five business days after the election, according to the Secretary of State's office, which sets that day as Nov. 10, 2026.

6 of 13 outletsfirst reported 4 Novwording from ABC News

Although a race this close would automatically trigger a recount in some states, Mississippi has no law on the books for initiating a recount.

4 of 13 outletsfirst reported 4 Novwording from The Guardian

Colom, with 462,857 votes, had 65 more votes than Hyde-Smith, with 462,792.

3 of 13 outletsfirst reported 4 Novwording from ABC News

Should Colom succeed in the race, he would be the state's first Black senator since post-Civil War Reconstruction Era.

3 of 13 outletsfirst reported 4 Novwording from Just the News

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Just the News6 Nov

The National Republican Senatorial Committee has requested that Mississippi election officials preserve all provisional ballots and associated documents as the race between incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Scott Colom remains tight, with only 3,600 outstanding votes out of more than 96% counted. Attorneys for Hyde-Smith specifically asked for affidavit ballots to be separated and documented…

National Republican Senatorial Committee asks Mississippi to preserve affidavit ballots →7 articles from Just the News on this story
CBS News6 Nov

CBS News' Fin Gómez reports on the uncertain outcomes of recent Senate elections in Mississippi and Alaska, where early results give Democratic candidates slight advantages over their Republican opponents. The article focuses on the procedural steps following these tight races, as officials determine the final results.

What's next as Mississippi, Alaska Senate races still too close to call →6 articles from CBS News on this story
Washington Examiner6 Nov

Scott Colom, a Democrat from Mississippi, increased his lead over incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in the Senate race. Initially leading by fewer than 100 votes, Colom now outpaces Hyde-Smith by approximately 1,800 ballots. As of Friday morning, Colom has secured 49% of the vote compared to Hyde-Smith’s 48.9%, with 96% of total votes counted.

Mississippi Democrat’s lead continues to widen as race remains uncalled →3 articles from Washington Examiner on this story
NPR6 Nov

Mississippi's U.S. Senate race between incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Scott Colom remains uncertain due to a lack of clear information about outstanding ballots. As of midday Friday, fewer than 2,000 votes separated the candidates, but exact numbers for provisional and absentee ballots are unclear. Michael Morse, a law professor at the University of Pennsylvania who studies…

No one knows how many ballots are outstanding in Mississippi's Senate race →2 articles from NPR on this story
Fox News4 Nov

Gavin Newsom and Marc Elias are supporting Scott Colom in a tight Mississippi Senate race where Colom leads Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith by just 43 votes out of an estimated 44,000 outstanding ballots. Newsom is soliciting emergency donations to support Colom's campaign, while Elias' law firm prepares for potential legal challenges over the final vote count. The article highlights the Democrats’ efforts to…

Newsom solicits cash as Biden’s former election lawyer mobilizes legal team for Mississippi Senate race →2 articles from Fox News on this story
The Guardian6 Nov

Scott Colom is leading Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith by fewer than 2,000 votes in Mississippi's Senate race, with counting still underway and both sides preparing for potential legal challenges. National voting groups from both parties have sent hundreds of lawyers to oversee the final stages of vote counting across all 82 counties. The NRSC has demanded that affidavit ballots be separated and preserved…

Lawyers descend on Mississippi as vote counting continues in razor-thin Senate race →2 articles from The Guardian on this story
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Semafor5 Nov

Democrats are intensifying their efforts to secure Scott Colom’s lead over Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi after the vote count showed Colom ahead by 1,724 votes. The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and legal experts like Elias Law Group have joined Colom’s campaign, observing the tally across various counties while Republican groups request preservation of provisional ballots…

Democrats flock to Mississippi amid Senate vote tally →2 articles from Semafor on this story
Daily Mail4 Nov

Mississippi's Senate race is extremely close, with Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Scott Colom each holding about 48.9 percent of the vote as nearly all ballots have been counted. The race has become a surprise nail-biter, potentially costing Republicans their Senate majority. Both candidates are waiting for final results from uncounted votes in Lowndes County and other areas…

Deep red Mississippi on a knife-edge as Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith fails to seal the deal →
ABC News (US)4 Nov

In the closely contested Senate race between Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Scott Colom in Mississippi, both candidates had nearly identical vote shares as of Wednesday morning, with only a few dozen votes separating them. With no formal recount process in Mississippi, candidates can instead request a ballot box exam to look for issues that could warrant a legal challenge…

What to know about recounts in Mississippi with razor-thin margin in Senate race →
Mother Jones4 Nov

The article reports on an extremely tight Senate race in Mississippi between Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Scott Colom, where only about 100 votes separate them as of Wednesday afternoon with over 95 percent of ballots counted. The race is noteworthy because it could potentially elect the state’s first Black senator since Reconstruction. Factors influencing voter turnout include historical…

Mississippi’s Unbelievable Blue Turn →
NBC News4 Nov

The Mississippi Senate race between Democrat Scott Colom and Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith is extremely close, with Colom leading by just 65 votes. The outcome could change as thousands of outstanding mail-in and provisional ballots are still being processed; the exact number remains unclear but includes around 6,000 undelivered mail ballots and an unknown quantity of affidavit ballots for voters without…

Mississippi Senate race heads to an extended vote count and possible ballot battle →
Time5 Nov

The Senate race in Mississippi is extremely close, with Democratic challenger Scott Colom leading Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith by just 1,138 votes as of Wednesday evening, or about 0.1%. With 96% of the vote counted, Colom has 49%, while Hyde-Smith has 48.9%. This race is considered unprecedented in Mississippi, where Democrats have not won a Senate seat since 1982 and Republicans typically hold significant…

How the Mississippi Senate Race Became a Nail-Biter →
Al Jazeera5 Nov

The article reports on two undetermined US Senate races from the midterm elections: Alaska and Mississippi, delaying final results. In Mississippi, the race between Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Scott Colom is extremely close, with Colom leading by 1,138 votes out of nearly half a million cast as of Wednesday night. The vote counting remains ongoing due to thousands of provisional and mail-in…

What’s delaying US midterm election calls in Mississippi and Alaska? →

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  1. 4 Nov

    According to the Associated Press, Colom had received 462,821 votes, or 48.9%, compared with Hyde-Smith’s 462,778 votes, also 48.9%, as of Wednesday morning.

    8 outlets · Washington Examiner
  2. 5 Nov

    In Mississippi, officials are still waiting to receive a batch of 3,600 mail-in ballots, according to a statement from Secretary of State Michael Watson.

    3 outlets · Fox News
  3. 6 Nov

    Should Colom succeed in the race, he would be the state's first Black senator since post-Civil War Reconstruction Era.

    3 outlets · Just the News

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Where to start What’s delaying US midterm election calls in Mississippi and Alaska? Al Jazeera

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  • 6 Nov No one knows how many ballots are outstanding in Mississippi's Senate raceMississippi's U.S. Senate race between incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Scott Colom remains uncertain due to a lack of clear information about outstanding ballots. As of midday Friday, fewer than 2,000 votes separated the candidates, but exact numbers for provisional and absentee ballots are unclear. Michael Morse, a law professor at the University of Pennsylvania who studies…NPR
  • 6 Nov Lawyers descend on Mississippi as vote counting continues in razor-thin Senate raceScott Colom is leading Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith by fewer than 2,000 votes in Mississippi's Senate race, with counting still underway and both sides preparing for potential legal challenges. National voting groups from both parties have sent hundreds of lawyers to oversee the final stages of vote counting across all 82 counties. The NRSC has demanded that affidavit ballots be separated and preserved…The Guardian
  • 6 Nov Mississippi Democrat’s lead continues to widen as race remains uncalledScott Colom, a Democrat from Mississippi, increased his lead over incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in the Senate race. Initially leading by fewer than 100 votes, Colom now outpaces Hyde-Smith by approximately 1,800 ballots. As of Friday morning, Colom has secured 49% of the vote compared to Hyde-Smith’s 48.9%, with 96% of total votes counted.Washington Examiner
  • 6 Nov National Republican Senatorial Committee asks Mississippi to preserve affidavit ballotsThe National Republican Senatorial Committee has requested that Mississippi election officials preserve all provisional ballots and associated documents as the race between incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Scott Colom remains tight, with only 3,600 outstanding votes out of more than 96% counted. Attorneys for Hyde-Smith specifically asked for affidavit ballots to be separated and documented…Just the News
  • 6 Nov National Republican Senatorial Committee asks Mississippi to preserve affidavit ballotsThe National Republican Senatorial Committee requested that Mississippi election officials preserve all provisional ballots and related documents as the race between Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Scott Colom remains undecided. With only 4% of votes uncounted, Colom leads by under 2,000 votes out of nearly a million cast. The committee’s request aims to verify the eligibility of affidavit ballots…Just the News
  • 6 Nov Extremely close Mississippi Senate race likely headed to courtThe extremely close Mississippi Senate race between incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic candidate Scott Colom is likely heading to court. As of now, Colom leads with 49% of the vote counted, but several thousand provisional ballots remain uncounted and could affect the outcome. The National Republican Senatorial Committee has requested that these provisional ballots be segregated from…Just the News
  • 6 Nov Extremely close Mississippi Senate race likely headed to courtThe extremely close U.S. Senate race in Mississippi may end up in court as officials count provisional ballots, potentially affecting the outcome of the race between incumbent Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) and Democratic candidate Scott Colom. As of now, Colom leads with 49% of votes counted, but several thousand provisional ballots remain to be tallied by November 10. The National Republican Senatorial Committee has…Just the News
  • 6 Nov National Republican Senatorial Committee asks Mississippi to preserve affidavit ballotsThe National Republican Senatorial Committee requested Mississippi election officials on Thursday to preserve all provisional ballots and related documents from the state's closely contested Senate race between incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Scott Colom. With 96% of votes counted, Colom led by less than 2,000 votes out of over 3,600 outstanding ballots that could still arrive within five days…Just the News
  • 6 Nov Extremely close Mississippi Senate race likely headed to courtThe extremely close Mississippi Senate race between incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic candidate Scott Colom is headed towards potential legal challenges over provisional ballots. As of now, Colom leads with 49% of votes counted, but thousands of provisional ballots remain to be tabulated by November 10th. The National Republican Senatorial Committee has sent a letter to all county election…Just the News
  • 6 Nov Democrat Scott Colom leads Republican incumbent Hyde-Smith in Mississippi's undecided Senate raceScott Colom, a Democratic candidate and local prosecutor, leads Republican incumbent Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi’s undecided Senate race. As of Thursday, Colom was ahead by over 1,700 votes with 96% of the ballots counted, though the Associated Press has not yet officially called the race for either candidate. If Colom wins, he would become Mississippi's first Black senator since Reconstruction and…Just the News
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  • 6 Nov What's next as Mississippi, Alaska Senate races still too close to callCBS News' Fin Gómez reports on the uncertain outcomes of recent Senate elections in Mississippi and Alaska, where early results give Democratic candidates slight advantages over their Republican opponents. The article focuses on the procedural steps following these tight races, as officials determine the final results.CBS News
  • 5 Nov Democrats flock to Mississippi amid Senate vote tallyDemocrats are intensifying their efforts to secure Scott Colom’s lead over Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi after the vote count showed Colom ahead by 1,724 votes. The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and legal experts like Elias Law Group have joined Colom’s campaign, observing the tally across various counties while Republican groups request preservation of provisional ballots…Semafor
  • 5 Nov Democrats flock to Mississippi amid Senate vote tallyDemocrats are intensifying their support for Scott Colom in Mississippi after his lead over Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith grew to 1,724 votes. The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and legal experts are on the ground observing vote counts across the state, while Democratic senators like Maria Cantwell are providing strategic guidance based on their recount experience. Democrats have also significantly…Semafor
  • 5 Nov GOP pins hopes in Mississippi Senate race on late-arriving ballots it asked Supreme Court to strike downIn an unexpectedly tight Senate race in Mississippi, Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith trails her Democratic challenger Scott Colom by 1,724 votes with nearly all precincts reporting. Republicans are now placing hopes on late-arriving mail ballots, which they had unsuccessfully sought to have struck down earlier this year at the Supreme Court, believing these could swing the race in their favor as counting continues.Washington Examiner
  • 5 Nov Alaska, Mississippi Senate races separated by razor-thin vote margins
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  • 5 Nov Mississippi, Alaska Senate races still up in the air, results may bolster Democratic blue waveDemocrats are optimistic while Republicans express frustration as the outcomes of the Senate races in Mississippi and Alaska remain uncertain. These races could significantly impact whether Democrats achieve a "blue wave" by gaining control of the Senate. The article does not provide specific details on vote counts or dates but focuses on the potential political implications for both parties.CBS News
  • 5 Nov US midterm elections 2026 live: Democrats eye historic upset in Mississippi Senate race as Republican blame game beginsThe article reports on the ongoing 2026 US midterm election, focusing particularly on the tight Senate race in Mississippi. Democrat Scott Colom leads Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith by just 1,138 votes with almost all ballots counted, which would make it the first time a Democrat has won a Senate seat in Mississippi since 1982 and only the second Black senator from the state since Reconstruction. The article…The Guardian
  • 5 Nov What’s delaying US midterm election calls in Mississippi and Alaska?The article reports on two undetermined US Senate races from the midterm elections: Alaska and Mississippi, delaying final results. In Mississippi, the race between Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Scott Colom is extremely close, with Colom leading by 1,138 votes out of nearly half a million cast as of Wednesday night. The vote counting remains ongoing due to thousands of provisional and mail-in…Al Jazeera
  • 5 Nov Mississippi Senate race still too close to call with 95% of ballots countedAs of Wednesday after the midterm elections, the Mississippi Senate race between Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Scott Colom remains undecided with 95% of ballots counted. Austin Park, editor-in-chief at VoteHub, provided analysis on a political news show called "The Daily Report.".CBS News
  • 5 Nov How the Mississippi Senate Race Became a Nail-BiterThe Senate race in Mississippi is extremely close, with Democratic challenger Scott Colom leading Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith by just 1,138 votes as of Wednesday evening, or about 0.1%. With 96% of the vote counted, Colom has 49%, while Hyde-Smith has 48.9%. This race is considered unprecedented in Mississippi, where Democrats have not won a Senate seat since 1982 and Republicans typically hold significant…Time
  • 4 Nov Mississippi Senate race heads to an extended vote count and possible ballot battleThe Mississippi Senate race between Democrat Scott Colom and Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith is extremely close, with Colom leading by just 65 votes. The outcome could change as thousands of outstanding mail-in and provisional ballots are still being processed; the exact number remains unclear but includes around 6,000 undelivered mail ballots and an unknown quantity of affidavit ballots for voters without…NBC News
  • 4 Nov Mississippi’s Unbelievable Blue TurnThe article reports on an extremely tight Senate race in Mississippi between Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Scott Colom, where only about 100 votes separate them as of Wednesday afternoon with over 95 percent of ballots counted. The race is noteworthy because it could potentially elect the state’s first Black senator since Reconstruction. Factors influencing voter turnout include historical…Mother Jones
  • 4 Nov What to know about recounts in Mississippi with razor-thin margin in Senate raceIn the closely contested Senate race between Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Scott Colom in Mississippi, both candidates had nearly identical vote shares as of Wednesday morning, with only a few dozen votes separating them. With no formal recount process in Mississippi, candidates can instead request a ballot box exam to look for issues that could warrant a legal challenge…ABC News (US)
  • 4 Nov Newsom solicits cash as Biden’s former election lawyer mobilizes legal team for Mississippi Senate raceGavin Newsom and Marc Elias are supporting Scott Colom in a tight Mississippi Senate race where Colom leads Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith by just 43 votes out of an estimated 44,000 outstanding ballots. Newsom is soliciting emergency donations to support Colom's campaign, while Elias' law firm prepares for potential legal challenges over the final vote count. The article highlights the Democrats’ efforts to…Fox News
  • 4 Nov What Senate races are left to be decidedAs votes continue to be counted in Alaska and Mississippi following the 2026 midterm elections, two Senate races remain too close to call. In Mississippi, Democratic challenger Scott Colom leads Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith by just fifty-three votes out of nearly half a million cast. In Alaska, Republican Senator Dan Sullivan is narrowly trailing former Democratic Representative Mary Peltola with about…Washington Examiner
  • 4 Nov Where the toss-up Senate races in Mississippi and Alaska standAs of Wednesday morning, the Senate races in Mississippi and Alaska are still too close to call. The article provides an update from CBS News elections and surveys executive director Anthony Salvanto on the current status of these races.CBS News
  • 4 Nov Mississippi Senate race unresolved in surprisingly competitive contestThe Mississippi Senate race between incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Scott Colom remains too close to call as of Wednesday morning, with fewer than a hundred votes separating them. This unexpected contest in traditionally conservative Mississippi could potentially shift the balance of power if Colom wins, adding to Democrats' majority in the new year.Democrats had invested…CBS News
  • 4 Nov Votes are still being counted to see who will represent Mississippi in the SenateAs 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.NPR
  • 4 Nov Deep red Mississippi on a knife-edge as Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith fails to seal the dealMississippi's Senate race is extremely close, with Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Scott Colom each holding about 48.9 percent of the vote as nearly all ballots have been counted. The race has become a surprise nail-biter, potentially costing Republicans their Senate majority. Both candidates are waiting for final results from uncounted votes in Lowndes County and other areas…Daily Mail
  • 4 Nov Mississippi Senate race at razor thin margin as vote count continuesMississippi’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.CBS News

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