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

In a state Trump won two years ago by 22 points, Colom's victory extends a string of Democratic wins in the Senate.

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BBC NewsNov 12, 2026, 10:02 AM

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

In a state Trump won two years ago by 22 points, Colom's victory extends a string of Democratic wins in the Senate.

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