Why Alaska's Senate race could take weeks to count

Two closely contested U.S. Senate races in Alaska and Mississippi remain undecided following the 2026 midterm elections, potentially expanding Democrats' Senate majority from 54 to 56 seats. In Mississippi, Democrat Scott Colom holds a narrow lead over Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith, while Democrat Mary Peltola leads Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska. In Alaska, it could take weeks to get the final results. Here's why.