Mississippi Senate race still a toss-up, with razor-thin margin
The Mississippi Senate race remains too close to call, with Democrat Scott Colom mounting a surprisingly strong challenge against incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith. The outcome could impact the final balance of power in the U.S. Senate.
Why it matters
This race represents a potential upset in a traditionally deep-red state, reflecting broader shifts in the 2024 election cycle.
Washington — The Senate midterm race in deep-red Mississippi remains unresolved, with Democrat Scott Colom mounting a surprisingly competitive challenge to incumbent GOP Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith. With about 96% of the vote in, at one point Wednesday morning just a few dozen votes separated the candidates, a stunningly close result in the Magnolia State. By early Thursday morning, Colom was leading Hyde-Smith by just over 1,100 votes. Hyde-Smith, 67, has been in the Senate since 2018 and is seeking reelection. But Colom, a district attorney, launched a formidable challenge, and could deliver Democrats yet another victory. Democrats saw a slew of wins in Senate races Tuesday night, including in states that President Trump won by double digits in the 2024 elections.
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