Mississippi U.S. Senate race: vote count continues with Democrats gaining ground
What happened
Live coverage from NBC News, The New York Times and CNBC covers the 2026 U.S. Senate race in Mississippi. The headlines describe a Democratic lead that has grown while votes are still being counted.
When it started
The coverage is dated November 6 and November 8, 2026, and the topic was first tracked on November 9, 2026. The sources do not give a final result or a call for the race.
How it spread
According to CNBC's headline, the count is 'stretching on,' and Scott Colom, a Democratic candidate, could make Black Mississippians part of Senate history if he wins. The sources do not give vote totals or margins.
Why it matters
Mississippi's Senate race is drawing national attention in the U.S. midterm elections. Control of the Senate may depend on close contests like this one, though the sources do not say how this race affects the overall balance.