# 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.
- Title: Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate seat · NPR | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: NPR — https://npr.org/2026/11/12/nx-s1-6037853/democrat-scott-colom-wins-mississippi-senate-race
- Published: 2026-11-12T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: scott colom, mississippi senate race, democrat, u.s. senate, 2026 election, politics, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Democrat Scott Colom won Mississippi's U.S. Senate race, becoming the first Black senator from the state in nearly 150 years.