Mississippi Senate race remains too close to call
Incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith trails challenger Scott Colom by just over 1,100 votes as officials continue counting ballots in the tight.
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The U.S. Senate race in Mississippi remains unresolved as of Wednesday morning, with election officials still processing ballots in a contest between incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Scott Colom.
With approximately 96% to 97% of the vote counted, the race is currently considered a toss-up. As of Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2026, Scott Colom holds a lead of just over 1,100 votes. This follows reports from Nov. 4 that indicated an even narrower margin of 43 votes.
State election officials have stated that the final tally could take up to five business days to complete. The remaining ballots to be processed include outstanding absentee votes and affidavit ballots.
Addressing supporters early Wednesday, Scott Colom noted that results were trending in his favor, particularly in counties where his campaign had not initially expected to compete.