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Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate seat
Democrat Scott Colom has won Mississippi's U.S. Senate race after a very close contest, becoming the first Black man to represent the state in the Senate in nearly 150 years.
In brief
Democrat Scott Colom has won Mississippi's U.S. Senate race after a very close contest, becoming the first Black man to represent the state in the Senate in nearly 150 years. Democrat Scott Colom won Mississippi's U.S. Senate race, becoming the first Black senator from the state in nearly 150 years. Originally…
Colom wins close Mississippi race
Democrat Scott Colom has won the U.S. Senate race in Mississippi after a very close contest. He will represent the state in the Senate.
First Black senator in 150 years
Colom is the first Black man to represent Mississippi in the Senate in nearly one hundred fifty years, marking a historic milestone for the state.
Historic victory for Mississippi
The election result represents a significant shift in Mississippi's political representation, with Colom's victory breaking a long historical pattern in the state.
The bottom line
Democrat Scott Colom won Mississippi's U.S. Senate race, becoming the first Black senator from the state in nearly 150 years.
