Mississippi has elected the Democrat Scott Colom in a historic race in the traditionally deep-red state, making him its first Black senator since shortly after the US civil war. The closely contested race was called more
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11.11.2026
Scott Colom makes history in Mississippi as first Black senator in more than 140 years
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12.11.2026
Rep. Bennie Thompson discusses the U.S. Senate race Democrat win in Mississippi
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12.11.2026
Democrat Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate seat in historic upset
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12.11.2026
Democrat Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate race in surprise victory for party
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12.11.2026
Democrat Scott Colom unseats Cindy Hyde-Smith in shocking Mississippi Senate win
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