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Colom builds on slim lead in Mississippi, as AP calls for Democrat

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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