Scott Colom has won the Mississippi Senate seat, defeating incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith. This victory is significant as it marks the first time a Democrat has held the seat since 1982 and the first black senator from Mississippi since Reconstruction. Colom's campaign focused on issues such as health care costs and criticized Hyde-Smith's support for Trump’s policies. He will take office in January 2027.
Key facts
- Scott Colom defeated Cindy Hyde-Smith in the Mississippi Senate race.
- Colom is the first Democrat elected to the Senate from Mississippi since 1982.
- He is also the first black senator from Mississippi since Reconstruction.
- The race was called by the Associated Press and CNN on November 11, 2026.
- Colom will take office in January 2027.
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