Two U.S. Senate races remained uncalled after the November 3 midterm elections, with Democrats holding narrow leads over Republican incumbents in Mississippi and Alaska. The latest figures reported on November 4 showed Scott Colom ahead of Cindy Hyde-Smith by 1,138 votes in Mississippi, while Mary Peltola led Dan Sullivan by 626 votes in Alaska.
In Mississippi, about 96% of the vote had been counted in the latest tally reported by the Mississippi Free Press. Provisional ballots and other votes still being reviewed could affect the result. The state had until November 10 to resolve provisional ballots, according to the Associated Press.
Mississippi does not automatically conduct a recount. A candidate can seek one through the courts, AP reported. Mail ballots postmarked by Election Day may be counted if they arrive within five business days.
Alaska count awaits ranked-choice tabulation
In Alaska, roughly 74% of votes had been counted in the AP’s November 4 tally, with Peltola 626 votes ahead of Sullivan. The state’s ranked-choice system requires additional tabulation if no candidate receives more than 50% in the initial count.
The Alaska Division of Elections says the ranked-choice tabulation is scheduled to be available on November 18, after eligible ballots are reviewed and counted. Until then, the reported margin is provisional and could change.