A week after the U.S. midterm elections, the Senate contests in Alaska and Mississippi remain uncalled, and state officials say that Mississippi’s official results could be released as early as Friday.
The delay reflects the time needed to certify the vote totals and resolve any outstanding issues before the results are formally announced.
CBS News correspondent Mark Strassman reported that while the race in Alaska also lacks a final outcome, Mississippi’s results are expected to be finalized sooner rather than later.
The midterm elections, held on November 5, determine the composition of Congress for the next two years, making the timely certification of each Senate race crucial for establishing the balance of power in Washington.
State election officials have indicated that Friday is the earliest date they anticipate being able to publish the certified results, pending any further review or recount processes.
<small>Source: CBS News — read the original story there.</small>