In Mississippi, the Senate race is highly competitive, with provisional and mail ballots potentially deciding the outcome. Recently, the Secretary of State removed the mail ballot curing rule, which allowed voters to fix minor issues with their ballots. This change has led to confusion among voters and advocacy groups, as there are now no steps to cure mail-in ballots. The race between Democratic challenger Scott Colom and incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith is very close, and legal disputes regarding the ballot count have begun.
Key facts
- Mississippi's Secretary of State removed mail ballot curing regulations.
- Voters can no longer correct minor issues with mail ballots.
- The mail ballot curing rule was established in October 2020.
- Mississippi lacks a recount law for close elections.
- Over 200,000 voter registrations were flagged as inactive.
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