Mississippi’s tight Senate race could hinge on ‘affidavit’ ballots
Democracy Docket reports that Mississippi's razor-thin 2026 Senate race between Democrat Scott Colom and incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith could turn on affidavit ballots, with fewer than a busload of votes separating them. The Colom campaign estimated 10,000 to 15,000 such ballots outstanding, and litigation is possible.
