Scott Colom Claims Victory in Historic Mississippi Senate Race

Democrat secures a stunning upset in a deep-red state after more than a week of vote counting.

Democrat Scott Colom has claimed victory and addressed supporters in Mississippi following a historic U.S. Senate win. The Associated Press called the race after more than a week of vote tabulation following election day.

The victory marks a significant milestone, making Colom the first Black senator elected in Mississippi since the Reconstruction era.