Mississippi Senate Race Remains Uncalled as DeSoto County Tallies Ballots
The US Senate race in Mississippi between incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith and challenger Scott Colom has not yet been called, with election officials in DeSoto County actively working to process and tally ballots.
Memphis, TN, November 7, 2026 — The closely watched U.S. Senate race in Mississippi, featuring incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith and challenger Scott Colom, has not yet been officially declared. As of the latest reports, election officials are diligently engaged in the critical process of counting and verifying ballots.
A key area where this ongoing tabulation is taking place is in DeSoto County. Election workers there are actively processing and tallying votes, a task that is essential for determining the final outcome of the senatorial contest. The race remains too close to call, pending the completion of this detailed work by election authorities.
The procedural step of counting all eligible ballots is a standard part of the electoral process, ensuring that every vote cast is accounted for. The focus on DeSoto County highlights the meticulous effort involved in finalizing election results when races are highly competitive. The name of the contractor responsible for ballot processing was not provided. Specific details regarding the timeline for the completion of the tally in DeSoto County were not immediately available.
This situation underscores the importance of the ongoing ballot verification process in democratic elections. The final determination of the U.S. Senate seat for Mississippi will be made once all votes have been accurately processed and the results officially certified. The exact number of outstanding ballots in DeSoto County was not disclosed.
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