Scott Colom and Black Mississippians stand on the cusp of Senate history as vote count stretches on
Summary
Mississippi was still counting ballots in the U.S. Senate race between Democrat Scott Colom and Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, and the Associated Press had not called the contest. If Colom wins, he would become the first Black senator from Mississippi since Reconstruction; the result would not change control of the Senate, which Democrats had already secured.Key Facts
- Colom is a 43-year-old local prosecutor.
- Hyde-Smith declared victory on election night despite the narrow margin and uncounted ballots.
- Hyde-Smith said on social media Friday that her campaign was monitoring remaining ballots and would continue contesting the process.
- The outstanding ballots include absentee ballots and affidavit ballots cast when voters encounter issues at the polls.
- Mississippi allows absentee ballots received by Tuesday, five business days after Election Day, to be counted.
- Counties must certify their complete results to the secretary of state by Friday.
- Mississippi law does not provide for a statewide recount, though campaigns can seek court orders to examine ballots, usually county by county.
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