Scott Colom Wins Mississippi Senate Race, Becoming State's First Black Senator Since 1874

Democrat Scott Colom has won a Senate race in Mississippi, making him the first Black senator the state has sent to Washington since 1874. The result reflects the state's comparatively competitive general elections, which have been closer than in neighbouring Southern states for years. A sizeable Black population that tends to back Democrats has helped drive that competitiveness. The article attributes the closeness of Mississippi's contests largely to this demographic alignment. The victory marks a notable milestone in the state's electoral history.
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