News & Politics Democrat Scott Colom makes history as Mississippi elects first black senator for 150 years
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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· November 12, 2026 · 1 min read
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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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