Democrat Colom wins Mississippi Senate seat, becomes state’s first Black senator since 1874
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Democratic challenger Scott Colom has won the Mississippi Senate seat, defeating incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith and becoming the state's first Black senator since 1874. This victory marks a significant upset in a heavily Republican state, contributing to a broader Democratic success in the recent midterm elections.
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