Thousands of affidavit ballots outstanding in Mississippi Senate election. Campaigns prepare for legal fight
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 upset. 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 vi
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Mississippi Senate election: Democrat Scott Colom narrowly leads Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith
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Thousands of affidavit ballots outstanding in Mississippi Senate election. Campaigns prepare for legal fight
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Mississippi Today: Thousands of affidavit ballots outstanding in Mississippi Senate election. Campaigns prepare for legal fight
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US Top News and Analysis (US): The Mississippi Senate election could be determined by the mail-in ballots received after Election Day, whose legality was upheld by the Sup
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Axios: Democrat locked in Deep South Senate stunner
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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
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