Democrat wins Mississippi Senate seat in upset defeat of GOP incumbent Hyde-Smith
Democrat Scott Colom has won Mississippi's U.S. Senate race, building upon his party's wave of wins in states that have long favored Republicans.
TL;DR
- Democrat Scott Colom won the Mississippi U.S. Senate race.
- This victory is part of a series of wins for Democrats in states that have historically favored Republicans.
- The win represents a significant gain for the Democratic party.