Colom builds on slim lead in Mississippi, as AP calls for Democrat
Summary
Democrat Scott Colom extended his lead over Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi’s closely watched Senate race. He was ahead by nearly 4,500 votes, about half a percentage point, as Hinds County counted absentee and affidavit ballots; The Associated Press called the race for Colom.Key Facts
- Colom is the Democratic candidate in the Mississippi Senate race.
- Hyde-Smith is the Republican incumbent senator.
- Colom led Hyde-Smith by nearly 4,500 votes, or about half a percentage point.
- The latest votes came as Hinds County completed its count of absentee and affidavit ballots.
- Hinds County includes a heavily Democratic area.
- The Associated Press called the race for Colom.
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