From Straight Arrow · · 1m 20s
Democrat Scott Colom Leads Mississippi Senate Race
Mississippi Senate race remains tight as ballot count continues.
In brief
Mississippi Senate race remains tight as ballot count continues. Democrat Scott Colom leads Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith by 1,138 votes in Mississippi Senate race as counting continues. Originally reported by Straight Arrow.
Senate race close
Democrat Scott Colom leads Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith by 1,138 votes in Mississippi Senate race as ballot count continues.
Race status
As of 5:30 a.m. ct wednesday 96% of expected votes counted with colom securing 464926 votes 49% and hyde-smith 463788 votes 48.9%.
Mississippi history
Mississippi hasn’t elected a democrat to the u.s. senate since 1982 and a colom victory would make him the state’s first black senator since reconstruction.
Hyde-Smith’s support
Hyde-Smith received president donald trump’s endorsement in a state he won by more than 20 points two years ago.
Ballot counting
State officials still count provisional ballots and mail-in votes with some mail ballots arriving through nov 10.
Legal challenges
Mississippi has no automatic recount and candidates must challenge results in court if they contest the vote.
Colom’s confidence
Colom says he is confident the process will show they will win and that this is the beginning of a new direction for mississippi.
Hyde-Smith’s confidence
Hyde-Smith told supporters she will continue to be their u.s. senator after the election.
The essence
Democrat Scott Colom leads Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith by 1,138 votes in Mississippi Senate race as counting continues.
