Democrat Scott Colom adds to lead in Mississippi Senate ballot counting

Democrat Scott Colom is challenging incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith in a closely contested Mississippi Senate race. Despite Mississippi being a state Donald Trump won by 23 points in 2024, Colom has utilized grassroots support and viral ads to remain competitive. Current reports from Decision Desk HQ indicate that Colom has expanded a narrow lead over Hyde-Smith by just over 1,800 votes as counties continue counting the remaining ballots in this high-stakes Deep South election.