Democrat Scott Colom Wins DeSoto County in Closely Watched Senate Race; Statewide Results Pending
Mississippi Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom has secured victory in DeSoto County, while the final statewide results of his closely contested race against incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith remain undecided, with Colom holding a slight lead.
Memphis, TN, November 5, 2026 —
In Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race, Democratic candidate Scott Colom has achieved a victory in DeSoto County. However, the overall statewide results of the contest against incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith are still pending, leaving the final outcome undecided.
According to preliminary counts, Colom currently holds a slight lead in the statewide vote. The margin is narrow, indicating a closely contested election across Mississippi.
DeSoto County, located in the northern part of the state, has reported its final results, showing a win for Colom in that specific jurisdiction. The performance in individual counties is a key factor as election officials continue to tally votes from across the state.
The specific number of votes or the exact margin of Colom’s lead in DeSoto County was not provided. Similarly, the precise statewide vote count and the percentage lead held by Colom are not yet available as the process of finalizing the election results continues.
Further updates are expected as the remaining precincts report their final vote totals. The race is a significant contest within the state’s political landscape.
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