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Colom extends slim lead over Hyde-Smith in Mississippi Senate race

Colom extends slim lead over Hyde-Smith in Mississippi Senate race

Summary

Mississippi Senate candidate Scott Colom widened his lead over incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith to more than 3,000 votes, according to Decision Desk HQ. The count was about 95% complete, with two ballot deadlines approaching in the week after Democrats won broadly in the midterm elections.

Key Facts

  • Scott Colom is the Democratic candidate in the Mississippi Senate race.
  • Cindy Hyde-Smith is the Republican incumbent senator.
  • Colom’s lead over Hyde-Smith grew by more than 3,000 votes.
  • Decision Desk HQ reported the vote count was about 95% complete.
  • Two ballot deadlines were approaching that week.
  • The report followed broad Democratic victories in the midterm elections.
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