The latest on the extremely close Mississippi and Alaska Senate races
What the coverage says
The Mississippi and Alaska Senate races remain undecided following Tuesday's midterm elections, with Democrats holding razor-thin leads in both contests. In Mississippi, incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Scott Colom are separated by fewer than 30 ballots with the majority of votes counted, leading CBS News to describe the contest as a "surprisingly competitive challenge." Fox News reported that California Governor Gavin Newsom is soliciting emergency donations while Democratic lawyer Marc Elias mobilizes a legal team for the uncalled Mississippi race. Additionally, the New York Times and ABC News noted that Mississippi election law does not provide for automatic or requested recounts, raising the prospect of a prolonged ballot battle.
Written by HeadlineShine from 6 outlets' reporting, with AI assistance. Each outlet's own story is listed alongside.
Timeline
- CBS News first reported it
- NPR reported it
- Fox News reported it
- New York Times reported it
- ABC News reported it
- NBC News reported it
- Latest update
