Democrat Scott Colom Wins Mississippi 2026 Senate Race, Flipping Seat in Upset

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Democrat Scott Colom defeated GOP Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi.
This victory represents the eighth flipped Senate seat for the Democratic party.
Colom, a district attorney, focused his campaign on cost-of-living and healthcare issues.
He will be the first Black senator from Mississippi since Reconstruction.
Hyde-Smith conceded the race, congratulating Colom and wishing him well.
The race became unexpectedly competitive in the final weeks, attracting national Democratic investment.
Democrats will control at least 55 Senate seats in January, with one race still undecided.

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