Colom builds on slim lead in Mississippi, as AP calls for Democrat

Democrat Scott Colom has widened his lead over Republican incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in the Mississippi Senate race, now holding a nearly 4,500-vote advantage. With the completion of absentee and affidavit ballot counting in the heavily Democratic Hinds County, Colom's lead has solidified. This race is crucial as it could shift control of the Senate if Colom secures the victory, making it a significant indicator of the political landscape heading into the midterm elections.