# Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate seat

> Democrat Scott Colom defeats Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith in historic Mississippi Senate race.
- Title: Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate seat · BBC News | Shortify
- Summary: Democrat Scott Colom defeats Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith in historic Mississippi Senate race.
- Keywords: mississippi, senate, democrat, cindy hyde-smith, scott colom, us senate, midterm elections, BBC News
- Source: BBC News — https://bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw7vppyr80eeo
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- Topics: mississippi, senate, democrat, cindy hyde-smith, scott colom, us senate, midterm elections, news, world
## Scott Colom wins Senate race
Democrat Scott Colom defeats Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi Senate race.
## Historic victory for black Mississippians
Colom becomes first black Mississippian elected to US Senate in over 140 years.
## Close election results
Colom wins with 49.2% of votes, Hyde-Smith gets 48.7% and independent candidate 2.1%.
## Hyde-Smith's reaction
Hyde-Smith congratulates Colom on X, saying she respects Mississippi voters' decision.

> While this was not the outcome we worked for or hoped for, I respect the decision of Mississippi voters
## NAACP celebrates victory
NAACP in Jackson celebrates Colom's win with cheers and applause.

> This is an amazing result
## Key takeaway

Democrat Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate seat with 49.2% of votes, ending Republican dominance in the state for the first time since 1982.