Senate battles in two states still unresolved. Why?

In the recent U.S. midterm elections, Democrats secured a majority in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, with 54 seats in the Senate. However, results from Alaska and Mississippi are still pending, which could further impact Democratic gains. In Mississippi, Democrat Scott Colom is narrowly leading Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith, with only a slight margin as absentee ballots are still being counted. If Colom wins, he would be the first Black senator from Mississippi since 1875. In Alaska, Democrat Mary Peltola is ahead of Republican Dan Sullivan, but results are delayed due to the state's unique voting system and remote locations. Final results may take days or weeks to be confirmed due to varying state rules and the counting of mail-in ballots.