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Mississippi elects first Black Senator since 1874

Al Jazeera · 2026-11-12

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• What happened: Mississippi elects first Black Senator since 1874 Mississippi elects first Black Senator since 1874 Democrat Scott Colom has won Mississippi’s Senate race, becoming the state’s first Black senator since 1874. He defeated Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith. Mississippi elects first Black Senator since 1874 Democrat S... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.

Mississippi elects first Black Senator since 1874

Democrat Scott Colom has won Mississippi’s Senate race, becoming the state’s first Black senator since 1874. He defeated Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith.

Source: Al Jazeera
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