At a glance
The Senate race in Mississippi between incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Scott Colom remains too close to call.35
The contest has drawn national attention as a competitive race in a state typically considered reliably Republican.25
Ballot counting is ongoing, with both campaigns monitoring the remaining votes.45
Where sources agree
- Cindy Hyde-Smith is the Republican incumbent4 of 5
- Scott Colom is the Democratic challenger5 of 5
- The race is too close to call3 of 5
Where sources differ
What is the current vote margin between the candidates?
Colom leads by a few hundred votes.1
Colom leads by more than 1,800 votes.4
Who covered this
5 National
Sources
- 1Washington ExaminerGOP pins hopes in Mississippi Senate race on late-arriving ballots it asked Supreme Court to strike down ↗
- 2AxiosDemocrat locked in Deep South Senate stunner ↗
- 3The New York TimesHow Colom Changed a Long Shot in Mississippi Into a Race Too Close to Call ↗
- 4The HillDemocrat Scott Colom adds to lead in Mississippi Senate ballot counting ↗
- 5CBS NewsMississippi Senate race is toss-up, with razor-thin margin ↗
Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.
