Midterms: Democrat Colom claims historic win in Mississippi
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Summary
Democrat Scott Colom was declared the winner of a close U.S. Senate race in Mississippi on Wednesday. He is the first Black candidate to win a Senate race in the state since 1874 and the first Democrat to win one there since 1982.Key Facts
- Scott Colom won a close Senate race in Mississippi.
- Colom is the first Black person to win a Senate race in Mississippi since 1874.
- He is the first Democrat to win a Senate race in Mississippi since 1982.
- The article described the result as an upset in a state that has reliably voted Republican.
- The victory added to Democratic gains in the midterm elections.
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