Democrat Scott Colom wins the closest Senate race in the country
Audio will be available later today.
Mississippi hadn't elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate in more than 40 years.
Democrat Scott Colom has won the closest U.S. The victory marks a significant political shift, as Mississippi had not elected a Democrat to the U.S. Audio coverage of the election results is scheduled to be made available later today.
Democrat Scott Colom wins the closest Senate race in the country
Audio will be available later today.
Mississippi hadn't elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate in more than 40 years.
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