Mississippi Senate race still too close to call with 95% of ballots counted

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As 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."

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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.

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Mississippi Senate race still too close to call with 95% of ballots counted

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