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‘I had the courage to believe in Mississippi’ says Scott Colom after historic Senate win – US politics live

The Guardian World Thursday 12 November 2026, 12:19 UTC By Taz Ali 1 min read
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Colom adds to blue wave of Democrat victories across the US and becomes Mississippi’s first black senator since 1875 after defeating Cindy Hyde-SmithSign up for the Breaking News US emailHello, and welcome to the US politics live blog. Mississippi has elected Scott Colom, a Democrat, as its senator, adding to a wave of Democratic gains across the country in this year’s midterm elections.

Colom adds to blue wave of Democrat victories across the US and becomes Mississippi’s first black senator since 1875 after defeating Cindy Hyde-Smith

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Mississippi has elected Scott Colom, a Democrat, as its senator, adding to a wave of Democratic gains across the country in this year’s midterm elections.

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