Democrat Scott Colom adds to lead in Mississippi Senate ballot counting

Mississippi held a Senate election between Democratic challenger Scott Colom and Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith. The race was extremely close, with Colom holding a narrow lead as votes were counted. As ballot counting continued, Colom expanded his lead slightly. Both candidates expressed confidence in their positions, though the outcome remained undecided with no established recount procedure in place.

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Left

10 sources
TimeLean Left· 21h ago· ran in 2 outlets

How the Mississippi Senate Race Became a Nail-Biter

Mother JonesLean Left· 1d ago

Mississippi’s Unbelievable Blue Turn

NBC NewsLean Left· 1d ago

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

Talking Points MemoLeft· 1d ago

Colom Looking More and More Likely In Mississippi

NOTUSLean Left· 1d ago

Mississippi Democrat Scott Colom Says He’s ‘Confident’ He Will Win

Center

9 sources
Ran by 10 outlets· KRQE Albuquerque, WCBD News 2, +8 more
KRQE AlbuquerqueCenter· 3h ago

Democrat Scott Colom adds to lead in Mississippi Senate ballot counting

WCBD News 2Center· 4h ago

Democrat Scott Colom adds to lead in Mississippi Senate ballot counting

Mycham Plain ValleyCenter· 4h ago

Democrat Scott Colom adds to lead in Mississippi Senate ballot counting

KTSM 9 NewsCenter· 4h ago

Democrat Scott Colom adds to lead in Mississippi Senate ballot counting

FOX8 WGHPCenter· 4h ago

Democrat Scott Colom adds to lead in Mississippi Senate ballot counting

BRPROUD Baton RougeCenter· 4h ago

Democrat Scott Colom adds to lead in Mississippi Senate ballot counting

WJTV JacksonCenter· 4h ago

Democrat Scott Colom adds to lead in Mississippi Senate ballot counting

WHNTCenter· 4h ago

Democrat Scott Colom adds to lead in Mississippi Senate ballot counting

Phl17Center· 4h ago

Democrat Scott Colom adds to lead in Mississippi Senate ballot counting

The HillCenter· 5h ago

Democrat Scott Colom adds to lead in Mississippi Senate ballot counting

Ran by 5 outlets· WRBL Columbus, BRPROUD Baton Rouge, +3 more
WRBL ColumbusCenter· 11h ago

Mississippi has an unexpectedly close Senate race but no recount procedure

BRPROUD Baton RougeCenter· 11h ago

Mississippi has an unexpectedly close Senate race but no recount procedure

WJTV JacksonCenter· 11h ago

Mississippi has an unexpectedly close Senate race but no recount procedure

MytwintiersCenter· 11h ago

Mississippi has an unexpectedly close Senate race but no recount procedure

The HillCenter· 11h ago

Mississippi has an unexpectedly close Senate race but no recount procedure

WREG MemphisCenter· 19h ago

Hyde-Smith, Colom await final MS Senate election results

ForbesCenter· 23h ago

Mississippi’s Tight Senate Race Likely Won’t Feature A Recount—Here’s Why

Ran by 3 outlets· Myarklamiss, WREG Memphis, +1 more
MyarklamissCenter· 1d ago

Colom addresses supporters as vote count continues in Mississippi Senate race

WREG MemphisCenter· 1d ago

Colom addresses supporters as vote count continues in Mississippi Senate race

WJTV JacksonCenter· 1d ago

Colom addresses supporters as vote count continues in Mississippi Senate race

Right

3 sources
Revolver NewsRight· 18h ago· ran in 2 outlets

How the Mississippi Senate race became a nail-biter…

Just the NewsLean Right· 22h ago

Democrat Scott Colom leads Republican incumbent Hyde-Smith in Mississippi's undecided Senate race

Mississippi Senate Race Too Close to Call as Democrat Colom Leads Sen. Hyde-Smith by 43 Votes

Just the NewsLean Right· 1d ago

Senate races in Mississippi and Alaska remain too close to call

The story so far

4 developments
  1. Nov 4Mississippi Senate race too close to call
  2. Nov 4Mississippi Democrat Scott Colom Says He’s ‘Confident’ He Will Win
  3. Nov 4How the Mississippi Senate Race Became a Nail-Biter
  4. Nov 5Democrat Scott Colom adds to lead in Mississippi Senate ballot counting

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