Democrats flock to Mississippi amid Senate vote tally

Democrats are making a strong push in Mississippi as the Senate vote tally continues to unfold. Scott Colom, the Democratic nominee, is currently leading incumbent Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith by 1,724 votes. The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and Elias Law Group are actively involved in the effort, while Colom's campaign is overseeing the count throughout the state.

Notably, several senators have made visits to Mississippi to lend their support to Colom. Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., who won her first Senate race by recounting against a GOP incumbent, is currently in Mississippi after multiple visits this fall. She expressed confidence in Colom's growing lead. Similarly, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., stated, "Every time we have votes coming in in Mississippi you see Scott Colom getting more and more votes. So I feel confident there."

The National Republican Senatorial Committee has contacted county clerks and election commissioners in Mississippi, urging them to preserve and set aside provisional ballots. Hyde-Smith's campaign is still contesting the results, asserting that outstanding votes from Republican counties will further solidify her victory.

Democratic groups have significantly increased their financial support for Colom. Senate Majority PAC contributed $2.2 million, in addition to at least $500,000 from the DSCC. In Alaska, Cortez Masto also feels "confident" about the Democratic nominee, Mary Peltola, in her race against incumbent GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan.