Mississippi Elects Democrat Scott Colom as State's First Black U.S. Senator Since Reconstruction

Democrat Scott Colom won election to the United States Senate in Mississippi, defeating Republican incumbent Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, according to a race call by the Associated Press.

Colom's successful campaign unseated Hyde-Smith, who had held the position prior to the AP's race call. Further details regarding the vote tallies and the broader implications of the election continue to develop as final certifications proceed.