Time-stamped November 5 status, carefully distinguishing uncalled races from national party-control calls.
Four high-profile contests remain unresolved
The Associated Press reported on Thursday, November 5 that four U.S. Senate and governor contests remained uncalled. In Mississippi's Senate race, Democrat Scott Colom led incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith by about 1,145 votes with roughly 96% counted in AP's afternoon snapshot. Election workers still needed to assess provisional ballots. A lead in partial returns is not the same as an officially called or certified result.
Alaska's ranked-choice process may be needed
In Alaska's Senate race, Democrat Mary Peltola led incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan by about 637 votes with roughly 74% counted, according to AP's Thursday snapshot. Alaska's governor contest also remained uncalled despite a sizable lead for Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins because the leading candidate had under half of first-choice ballots. Ranked-choice tabulation may be required under state law. Any later totals must carry a timestamp rather than being mistaken for today's numbers.
Kansas governor race narrowly divided
In Kansas, Democrat Cindy Holscher led Republican Ty Masterson by just over 7,000 votes with approximately 99% counted at the source's reporting time. Further returns could change that margin. Democrats already have majorities in both chambers of Congress, meaning these pending state contests do not reverse the national congressional outcome. Official election authorities will certify winners following statutory procedures.
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