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Mississippi Senate race highlights shifting map as Democrats and Republicans battle for majority
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Bill Barrow, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the Senate race and its implications are available from KPRC 2 / Click2Houston.
In the US Senate race, a shift in the map is being observed as Democrats and Republicans compete for majority control. Mississippi is one of the states gaining attention, with Democratic nominee Scott Colom attempting to unseat Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.
Colom's campaign is being watched, despite Republicans believing he has little chance of winning. This development reflects a broader Senate map than initially anticipated. Further details on the Senate race and its implications are available from KPRC 2 / Click2Houston.
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Category: local Published: August 7, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In the US Senate race, a shift in the map is being observed as Democrats and Republicans compete for majority control. Mississippi is one of the states gaining attention, with Democratic nominee…
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