Political Herald of Mississippi

AGP Executive Report

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Senate Count: Democrat Scott Colom leads Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith by 1,138 votes, but Mississippi’s Senate race remains uncalled as officials process affidavit and mail ballots. Up to 3,600 additional mail ballots could arrive by Nov. 10, ahead of the state’s Nov. 13 certification deadline. Recount Rules: Mississippi has no automatic or candidate-requested recount. After certification, candidates can examine ballot boxes and decide whether to file a legal challenge, leaving the outcome—and a possible historic Democratic Senate flip—uncertain. Election Oversight: DeSoto County voters reported long lines, waits and voting-machine shortages, while concerns about inactive voter registrations add to scrutiny of ballot access as counting continues.

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Nov. 4, 2026

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Election 2026 results live updates: Vote counts in Alaska, Mississippi and Kansas continue after Democratic sweep

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Politics: 2026Talks - November 5, 2026

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6 hours ago

Mississippi has an unexpectedly close Senate race but no recount procedure

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Mississippi voters weigh in on midterm election and Senate race

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Democrat clings to razor-thin lead in Mississippi Senate race

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Publication Location	United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
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2 hours ago

Scott Colom’s lead grows in US Senate race. Which Mississippi counties will decide winner?

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The Political Shift In America

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One night, different vibes. Election Day brings elation for Ford, gloom for Lombardo

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