The local district attorney's victory marks the first time since Reconstruction that Mississippi will be represented by a Black senator. This projected upset bolsters a surprising midterm cycle for Democrats, who have now flipped at least eight seats. The win ensures the party expands its governing power by locking in a decisive Senate majority of at least 55 seats. Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith conceded the race late Wednesday afternoon, posting a video on X to congratulate Colom and respect the voters' decision.
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Democrats will assume control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives when Co…: Democrats will assume control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives when Congress convenes in January.
Alaska remains the only uncalled Senate contest, where Democrat Mary Peltola holds a narr…: Alaska remains the only uncalled Senate contest, where Democrat Mary Peltola holds a narrow lead over Republican Dan Sullivan.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer praised the historic victory by declaring that Colom…: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer praised the historic victory by declaring that Colom was the only person who could have achieved it.
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Democratic nominee Scott Colom won the Mississippi Senate election over Republican incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, the Associated Press reported Wednesday.
Colom, a local district attorney, will be the first Black senator from Mississippi since the post-Civil War Reconstruction Era.
His projected victory — which was not considered likely by national analysts before Election Day — is the latest in a series of stunning wins by Democrats this midterm cycle.
Two sources close to Colom's campaign said Hyde-Smith called him late Wednesday afternoon to concede.
"While this is not the outcome we worked for, or hoped for, I respect the decision of Mississippi voters," Hyde-Smith said in a video posted on X.
"I want to congratulate Scott Colom and wish him well as he takes on the tremendous responsibility of representing our great state," Hyde-Smith said.
Democrats now will have a majority of at least 55 seats in the Senate, having flipped at least eight seats from Republicans.
Alaska is the only remaining Senate election to be called. In that state, Democratic nominee Mary Peltola, a former House member, has a…
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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.
The 43-year-old district attorney overcame consistent pre-election deficits in a state Donald Trump carried by nearly 23 percentage points in 2024. By unseating Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith, he ended a decades-long drought for state Democrats and helped his party secure control of both congressional chambers.