A razor-thin margin separates the two candidates in Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race, with Democrat Scott Colom holding a narrow lead over Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith as vote counting continues. The outcome remains uncertain as officials tally remaining ballots, leaving the state’s Senate representation still undecided. With the difference measured in just a few votes, every ballot could shift the balance in this highly competitive election. Results will determine which party gains control of the seat in Congress.
Votes are still being counted to determine who will represent Mississippi in the U.S. Senate. Democrat Scott Colom was only a handful of votes ahead of Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith early Wednesday.
