Mississippi Democrat Scott Colom wins Senate seat, first Black senator since Reconstruction
Source Summary
Mississippi Democrat Scott Colom won a U.S. Senate seat, becoming the state's first Black senator since the post-Civil War Reconstruction era. His victory provides Democrats an unexpected boost in their effort to gain control of the U.S. Senate.
Why it matters
Colom's election marks a historic milestone for Mississippi's representation and strengthens Democratic prospects for Senate control.
