Yazoo County Reports Unofficial Results from 2026 General Election

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YAZOO CITY, Miss. — November 3, 2026 — Unofficial results from Tuesday’s general election are in for Yazoo County, with all 22 precincts reporting.

WBYP’s Carlos McGee reported live from the Yazoo County courthouse Tuesday evening as election officials received and tabulated returns.

The results include votes cast on Election Day and reported absentee ballots. All figures remain unofficial pending certification.

U.S. Senate

In Yazoo County, Scott Colom received 4,457 votes, representing 58.97% of the reported vote.

U.S. House of Representatives — District 2

Incumbent Congressman Bennie G. Thompson received 4,388 votes, or 58.20% of the reported vote in Yazoo County.

Judicial Elections

In the race for Chancery Court Judge, District 11, Place 3, David Bridges received 2,434 votes (38.05%), followed closely by Gene D. Berry with 2,323 votes (36.31%). Alan Rhea received 1,595 votes (24.93%).

Just 111 votes separated Bridges and Berry in Yazoo County’s returns. The county’s figures represent only its portion of the districtwide election.

In the Circuit Court Judge, District 22 contest, Tim Howard received 4,461 votes, representing 64.02% of the reported vote in Yazoo County.

In the County Court Judge race, Mary B. Cotton received 5,664 votes, or 98.80% of the reported vote.

School Board Elections

In the Yazoo County school board contests, Dustin Wadford received 635 votes in District 1, while Margarite Owens received 1,042 votes in District 5.

Results Remain Unofficial

Although all 22 precincts have reported, election-night totals remain unofficial until the appropriate election authorities complete their canvass and certification.

Rylice Radio provided live election-night coverage on WBYP 107.1 FM and WELZ 1460 AM / 100.3 FM, with courthouse reports from WBYP’s Carlos McGee in Yazoo County and Jose Watson in Humphreys County.

Election-night coverage was sponsored by Superior Parts in Belzoni.

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