Mississippi has an unexpectedly close Senate race but no recount procedure
Topics: 2026 Midterm ElectionsMississippi Politics
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- The Hill reports: “The Mississippi Senate race could be headed for the courts, as two candidates are locked in a tight contest with no recount procedure on the books. The election between Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde…”
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