Scott Colom’s lead grows in US Senate race. Which Mississippi counties will decide winner?
One of the biggest nail-biters of the 2026 election isn't playing out in a purple state, but crimson Mississippi, where Democrat Scott Colom is trying to pull off a Magnolia State marvel. The big picture: It's one of the most remarkable currents of Tuesday's blue wave. The race pitted Colom, a Democratic district attorney powered by grassroots clout, against incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith in a state Trump won by some 23 points in 2024. The big picture: The coalition Colom built with his v
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- Magic in Mississippi: Democrat locked in Deep South Senate stunner.
- Democrat Scott Colom adds to lead in Mississippi Senate ballot counting.
- Mississippi, Alaska Senate races still too close to call.
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Democrat Scott Colom adds to lead in Mississippi Senate ballot counting
- AxiosAAxiosCenter
Magic in Mississippi: Democrat locked in Deep South Senate stunner
- NOLA.comNNOLA.comCenter
Scott Colom’s lead grows in US Senate race. Which Mississippi counties will decide winner?
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Mississippi, Alaska Senate races still too close to call
Timeline
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Yahoo: Two days after Election Day, votes are still being counted in a couple of closely watched Senate races. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt has the det
6h ago
Axios: Magic in Mississippi: Democrat locked in Deep South Senate stunner
6h ago
NOLA.com: Ballots are still being counted in some of the biggest counties in the state. Here’s a breakdown of what’s left and how those cities typical
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Axios: One of the biggest nail-biters of the 2026 election isn't playing out in a purple state, but crimson Mississippi, where Democrat Scott Colom
3h ago
NBC News: Democrat Scott Colom adds to lead in Mississippi Senate ballot counting
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