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Scott Colom elected as fourth Senate Democrat with an identical twin

Scott Colom has been elected as the fourth Senate Democrat with an identical twin, joining Patty Murray, Brian Schatz, and Mark Kelly. His campaign featured a viral ad that criticized outgoing Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith. Colom's victory was confirmed on November 13, 2026, with a margin of 0.7 points, marking him as Mississippi's first black senator since the Reconstruction era.

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Scott Colom has been elected to the U.S. Senate, becoming the fourth Senate Democrat with an identical twin. He joins Sens. Patty Murray, Brian Schatz, and Mark Kelly. Colom's campaign included a viral ad that criticized outgoing Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith. His victory was confirmed on November 13, 2026, with a narrow margin of 0.7 points, making him Mississippi's first black senator since the post-Civil War Reconstruction era.

Key facts

  • Scott Colom is the fourth Senate Democrat with an identical twin.
  • Colom's campaign included a viral ad targeting Cindy Hyde-Smith.
  • He won the Senate race by 0.7 points.
  • Colom is Mississippi's first black senator since Reconstruction.
  • The Associated Press declared Colom the winner on November 13, 2026.
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Scott Colom win means Senate Democrats now have four identical twins in their ranks

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Scott Colom elected as fourth Senate Democrat with an identical twin