Colom leads Hyde-Smith as MS Senate race remains uncalled

Mississippi held a U.S. Senate election between Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Scott Colom. With over 95 percent of votes counted, Colom was leading by more than 2,500 votes, but the race had not yet been called. Hyde-Smith said she was feeling optimistic about her chances despite trailing in the count.

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National story. 17 articles from 14 sources. Updated 4h ago.

The story so far

2 developments
  1. Nov 9Colom leads Hyde-Smith as MS Senate race remains uncalled
  2. Nov 10Mississippi Senate race results expected Wednesday

Who covered each development

Selected headlines by outlet leaning

Left

2 sources
Mississippi TodayLean Left· 4h ago

Colom leads Hyde-Smith by 2,604 votes in Mississippi Senate race as final Hinds County tally looms

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 1d ago

Mississippi Senate ballot deadline looms, as Democrat’s lead remains steady

Center

11 sources
WREG MemphisCenter· 5h ago

Mississippi Senate race results expected Wednesday

The HillCenter· 7h ago

Hyde-Smith 'feeling very optimistic' despite trailing in Mississippi vote count

Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· 1d ago

Mississippi’s Senate ballot deadline looms, as Democratic candidate’s lead remains steady

Ran by 7 outlets· KEYT Santa Barbara, KTVZ Bend, +5 more
KEYT Santa BarbaraCenter· 1d ago

‘Where is Cindy Hyde-Smith?’: In a nail-biter Senate race, the incumbent stays out of view in Mississippi

KTVZ BendCenter· 1d ago

‘Where is Cindy Hyde-Smith?’: In a nail-biter Senate race, the incumbent stays out of view in Mississippi

Local News 8Center· 1d ago

‘Where is Cindy Hyde-Smith?’: In a nail-biter Senate race, the incumbent stays out of view in Mississippi

KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· 1d ago

‘Where is Cindy Hyde-Smith?’: In a nail-biter Senate race, the incumbent stays out of view in Mississippi

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· 1d ago

‘Where is Cindy Hyde-Smith?’: In a nail-biter Senate race, the incumbent stays out of view in Mississippi

KVIA El PasoCenter· 1d ago

‘Where is Cindy Hyde-Smith?’: In a nail-biter Senate race, the incumbent stays out of view in Mississippi

KRDOCenter· 1d ago

‘Where is Cindy Hyde-Smith?’: In a nail-biter Senate race, the incumbent stays out of view in Mississippi

Ran by 2 outlets· WKRG Mobile, WJTV Jackson
WKRG MobileCenter· 1d ago

Colom maintains lead over Hyde-Smith in Mississippi Senate race

WJTV JacksonCenter· 1d ago

Colom maintains lead over Hyde-Smith in Mississippi Senate race

Right

1 source
The Daily SignalRight· 1d ago

Mississippi Senate Race Hangs on Thousands of Affidavit Ballots