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Scott Colom Wins Mississippi Senate Seat, Defeating Incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith

The Democrat's narrow victory over Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith delivers a major Mississippi upset and makes him the state's first Black senator elected since Reconstruction.

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All Mississippi Senate ballots are reported to be in

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Reported margin puts Colom ahead by half a point

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Associated Press calls Mississippi Senate race for Colom

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Colom becomes first Black senator elected since Reconstruction

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Democrats take 55-44 Senate advantage, Alaska undecided

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