The Republican Party is demanding that Mississippi election officials “separate and preserve” all provisional ballots cast in the midterms — the first step in a likely bid to throw out votes in the state’s extremely close U.S. Senate race*.

The vote count is ongoing, and Democrat Scott Colom currently leads Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) by several hundred votes, with certification due by Nov. 13. His victory would represent a significant upset in the state’s Republican-dominated politics.

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[–] 5 points 4 days ago (1 child)

I think they wouldn't be surprised, but it's worth a shot because if they do nothing, they lose; if they do this, they might lose or might win, so of course they'll try. I'd want Dems trying any ethical challenges were it the other way.

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