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Lafayette County’s Affidavit Ballots Break for Scott Colom 69%-29%, Far Exceeding His Overall Margin
Affidavit ballots broke for Democrat Scott Colom by a 69%-29% margin in the U.S. Senate race in Lafayette County, Mississippi, the home of the University of Mississippi. Overall, Colom won all votes cast there against incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith by a far narrower 49%-48% margin, figures that Lafayette…
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Photos | Election Day 2026 Around Mississippi
Here are photos from Mississippi’s Election Day, including voters casting ballots, watch parties and candidate reactions.
Jackson Councilman Kenneth Stokes Calls Woman a Slur During Meeting, Council to Consider Discipline
Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes called a woman in the audience a slur during the council’s Nov. 3 meeting, the latest in a series of outbursts that have his fellow council members considering disciplinary action.
Liveblog: Mississippi’s 2026 U.S. Senate Election Results
Mississippi election workers are counting ballots amid a tight race between Republican U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Scott Colom.
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Democrats Usher in a New Era With Their Resounding Sweep of the House and Senate
Democrats are celebrating and announcing plans to confront Donald Trump after the party emerged with a massive victory in the 2026 midterm elections.
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Mississippi Voters Report Delays, Faulty Machines and Closed Precincts
Mississippi voters hit broken machines, unannounced precinct closures and missing names on the rolls Tuesday. Cassandra Welchlin of the Mississippi Black Women’s Roundtable says most refused to walk away without voting.
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