Mississippi Senate race still a toss-up; Democrat holds slim lead
Topics: 2026 Midterm ElectionsMississippi Politics
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- CBS News reports: “The Senate race in deep-red Mississippi remains unresolved, as Democrat Scott Colom has mounted a surprisingly competitive challenge to incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.”
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