Scott Colom makes history as Mississippi's first black senator in 150 years
Democrat Scott Colom won the U.S. Senate seat from Mississippi on Wednesday, marking a historic shift in a deep red state. Colom became the first black senator from Mississippi in over 150 years, defeating incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith. His victory exemplifies a significant Democratic shift in the Deep South amid recent electoral successes.
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Published 11 Nov 2026, 23:08 UTC · Updated 11 Nov 2026, 23:10 UTC
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