Scott Colom's legal counsel

“have no basis in Mississippi law, and if you depart from ordinary election procedures as you have been asked to do, you will violate Mississippi voters’ rights and Mississippi election law”

Scott Colom's legal counsel · said 2026-11-05 · reported 2026-11-06

Colom's legal counsel sent a letter to all 82 counties disputing the NRSC's demands regarding affidavit ballots.

“Notwithstanding Hyde-Smith’s letter, you should therefore do as you are legally obligated to do: continue conducting this election using ordinary, lawful procedures,”

Scott Colom's legal counsel · said 2026-11-05 · reported 2026-11-06

Colom's legal counsel instructed county officials to continue conducting the election using ordinary procedures and not to segregate affidavit ballots.