Colom leads Hyde-Smith as MS Senate race remains uncalled

Mississippi has a closely contested Senate race between Democrat Scott Colom and incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith. The two candidates have taken notably different approaches to campaigning, with Hyde-Smith remaining largely out of public view while the race remains too close to call.

Part of the arc The 2026 Mississippi Senate race: Cindy Hyde-Smith vs. Scott Colom · one ongoing story, with its earlier developments

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National story. 14 articles from 12 sources. Updated 1d ago.

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 1d ago

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

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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

KRDOCenter· 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

KVIA El PasoCenter· 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

Local News 8Center· 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

WREG MemphisCenter· 1d ago

Colom leads Hyde-Smith as MS Senate race remains uncalled

NewsweekCenter· 1d ago

Colom vs. Hyde-Smith: Mississippi Senate Race Update as Key Deadline Nears

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The Daily SignalRight· 1d ago

Mississippi Senate Race Hangs on Thousands of Affidavit Ballots

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