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Mississippi has an unexpectedly close Senate race but no recount procedure
Sophie Brams·The Hill·November 5, 2026

The Mississippi Senate race could be headed for the courts, as two candidates are locked in a tight contest with no recount procedure on the books. The election between Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Scott Colom remained too close to call as of Wednesday evening, with Colom leading by less than a quarter of…
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