Mississippi and Alaska Senate Races Remain Unresolved Amid Ballot Counting Delays
The Senate races in Mississippi and Alaska remain undecided days after the 2026 US midterm elections due to uncounted absentee and provisional ballots. Democrat Scott Colom leads Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi, while Democrat Mary Peltola holds a narrow advantage over Republican Dan Sullivan in Alaska. Mississippi's delay stems from its county-based vote counting, whereas Alaska's ranked-choice voting system adds complexity. Legal challenges and ongoing ballot verification continue to affect final results in both states.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 7 Nov, 06:42 pm. Other outlets followed.