Democrat Scott Colom’s win in the Mississippi Senate race means the 2026 battle for the Senate is nearing a conclusion — and similarly to the House wins, it’s looking like a historic finish for Democrats.
All that’s left is Alaska, but Democrat Mary Peltola has been growing her lead there and is clearly favored over incumbent GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan. Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith conceded the Mississippi race, the only one besides Alaska that was still outstanding, to Colom on Wednesday.
