Mississippi Senate Race Vote Count Continues, Scott Colom Nears Potential Historic Win
Democrat Scott Colom is on the cusp of potentially becoming the first Black U.S. Senator from Mississippi since Reconstruction, as vote counting for the state's Senate race continues across Mississippi. The outcome of the race remains undecided as absentee and…
Tucson, AZ, November 7, 2026 —
The race for the U.S. Senate seat in Mississippi remains undecided as election officials continue to tally votes, with Democrat Scott Colom potentially poised to make history. Colom is on the verge of becoming the first Black U.S. Senator to represent Mississippi since the Reconstruction era.
The final outcome of the closely watched contest hinges on the ongoing tabulation of absentee and provisional ballots across the state. These votes are crucial in determining the final results of the election.
Should Colom secure victory, it would mark a significant moment in Mississippi’s political history, reopening a chapter that has not seen Black representation in the U.S. Senate from the state for over a century.
Details regarding the specific number of absentee and provisional ballots yet to be counted, or the timeline for the complete certification of results, were not immediately available.
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