For the first time since 1874, Mississippi has elected a Black US senator following the midterm elections.

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For the first time since 1874, Mississippi has elected a Black US senator following the midterm elections.

CNA · Nov 12, 2026, 2:27 AM UTC

Democrat Scott Colom defeated a Trump-backed Republican incumbent in a major upset, giving his party a 55-44 advantage in the 100-member Senate:

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