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Democrat Scott Colom makes history as Mississippi's first black senator since 19th Century

BBC World News·November 12, 2026·1 min read
Democrat Scott Colom makes history as Mississippi's first black senator since 19th Century

Democrat Scott Colom won Mississippi's Senate race, becoming the state's first Black senator since the 19th century. His victory extends a string of Democratic Senate wins, even in a state Trump carried by 22 points two years ago. Colom's win marks a historic shift in Mississippi politics.

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