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Democrat Scott Colom Wins Mississippi Senate Seat

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WASHINGTON - Democrat Scott Colom won a stunning upset in Mississippi’s US Senate race on Nov 11 after days of counting, US media projected, defeating Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith to become the Southern state’s first Black senator since the Reconstruction era that followed the US Civil War.

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The Senate race between Cindy Hyde-Smith and Scott Colom remains uncalled.1

Mississippi has no formal recount process, and candidates cannot request a recount or trigger an automatic one.1

Scott Colom expanded his narrow lead over incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi's undecided Senate race.2

Mississippi election officials are still counting ballots more than a week after Election Day, leaving the race unresolved.3

The Associated Press called the race on Wednesday, more than a week after Election Day.4

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Sources cited (6)
  1. What to know about recounts in Mississippi with razor-thin margin in Senate race ABC News (US), 4 Nov
  2. Democrat Scott Colom leads Republican incumbent Hyde-Smith in Mississippi's undecided Senate race Just the News, 6 Nov
  3. Mississippi is still counting votes over a week after Election Day: What to know Washington Examiner, 11 Nov
  4. Scott Colom Wins Nail-Biter Mississippi Race, Becoming State's First Democratic Senator-Elect Since 1982 Time, 12 Nov
  5. Mississippi Democrat flips US Senate seat in stunning upset: US media The Straits Times, 12 Nov
  6. Mississippi Democrat flips U.S. Senate seat in stunning upset Toronto Sun, 12 Nov

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Colom was leading Hyde-Smith by over 1,700 votes on Thursday afternoon, with 96% of votes counted, according to the Associated Press, which has not yet called the race for either candidate.

14 of 26 outletsfirst reported 4 Novwording from Just the News

Mississippi election officials are still counting ballots more than a week after Election Day, leaving one of the nation’s closest Senate races unresolved.

4 of 26 outletsfirst reported 4 Novwording from Washington Examiner

Colom is a district attorney for four counties along the Mississippi-Alabama border and a former nominee to become a U.S. district judge.

6 of 26 outletsfirst reported 4 Novwording from ABC News

Mississippi is one of a few states that does not have a recount mechanism or election challenge when addressing congressional races.

6 of 26 outletsfirst reported 4 Novwording from Just the News

What each outlet says

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Just the News11 Nov

Democrat Scott Colom has been declared the winner of a Mississippi Senate seat more than a week after Election Day. With 99% of votes counted, Colom leads incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith by a narrow margin of 49.2% to 48.7%. The Associated Press officially called the race for Colom at 5:58 p.m. ET. This makes Colom Mississippi’s first Black senator since the Reconstruction era following the Civil War.

Scott Colom declared winner of Mississippi Senate seat →9 articles from Just the News on this story
Washington Examiner11 Nov

Scott Colom, a Democrat, won the Mississippi Senate race against incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith in an unexpected upset during the 2026 midterm elections. When the Associated Press called the race at 5:58 p.m. Eastern time, Colom had secured 49.2% of the vote compared to Hyde-Smith's 48.7%. This outcome is particularly noteworthy given that President Donald Trump won Mississippi with 60.9% in 2024 and…

Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate race in historic upset →5 articles from Washington Examiner on this story
NPR11 Nov

Scott Colom, a Democrat, won what is being reported as the closest Senate race in the country. This victory marks a significant shift for Mississippi, which hasn't elected a Democratic senator in over four decades. The article does not provide specific details on vote margins or other candidates involved.

Democrat Scott Colom wins the closest Senate race in the country →4 articles from NPR on this story
NBC News11 Nov

Scott Colom has won a Mississippi Senate race against Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith, marking the first time since Reconstruction that a Democrat will represent Mississippi in the U.S. Senate. This victory flips what was previously one of the most reliably red seats in the country and follows days of uncertainty as vote counts were tallied. Colom’s win is attributed to voter dissatisfaction with President…

Democrat Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate race, breaking the GOP’s grip on the state →4 articles from NBC News on this story
The Guardian11 Nov

Scott Colom won the U.S. Senate seat in Mississippi on November 8, becoming the first Democratic senator elected in the state since 1982 and its first Black senator since Reconstruction. His victory was marked by a viral campaign ad criticizing his opponent, Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith, for her controversial remarks about supporting vigilante justice. Colom raised approximately $3.6 million compared to…

How Scott Colom won deep-red Mississippi with little help from Democrats →4 articles from The Guardian on this story
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Fox News11 Nov

In Mississippi's Senate race, Democrat Scott Colom is projected to defeat incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, who had strong backing from President Trump and the Senate Leadership Fund. The victory marks a significant shift in what was once considered a reliably red state, contributing to Democrats' control of the U.S. Senate with 55 seats compared to Republicans' 44.

Dems projected to score historic upset in deep-red Mississippi, topple Trump ally Hyde-Smith →3 articles from Fox News on this story
Time12 Nov

Scott Colom, a Democratic challenger and district attorney from Mississippi’s 16th Judicial District, narrowly won the state’s Senate election against Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith on November 8, 2026. With 49.2% of the vote compared to Hyde-Smith's 48.7%, Colom secured victory over a week after Election Day, becoming Mississippi’s first Black senator since 1874 and its first Democratic senator since 1982…

Scott Colom Wins Nail-Biter Mississippi Race, Becoming State's First Democratic Senator-Elect Since 1982 →3 articles from Time on this story
The Daily Wire12 Nov

Scott Colom, a Democrat, defeated Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi's Senate race, according to projections from The Associated Press and CNN on Wednesday. This historic upset marks the first time since 1982 that a Democrat has won a Senate seat in Mississippi, making Colom also the state’s first black senator elected by voters directly since Reconstruction. Colom's victory comes despite Mississippi…

Democrat Scott Colom Flips Mississippi Senate Seat In Historic Upset →3 articles from The Daily Wire on this story
The Straits Times12 Nov

Scott Colom, a Democrat, defeated Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi's U.S. Senate race on November 11, becoming the first Black senator from Mississippi since 1874. This victory marked a significant upset for Democrats and contributed to their overall gains in the midterm elections, giving them a 55-44 advantage in the Senate. Colom’s campaign focused on rising living costs and voter frustration…

Democrat Colom wins Mississippi Senate seat, becomes state's first Black senator since 1874 →3 articles from The Straits Times on this story
Daily Mail11 Nov

In the recent midterm elections, Democrat Scott Colom won Mississippi's Senate seat, flipping it blue for the first time in 44 years, defeating incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith by just 4,669 votes. The historic victory came despite Hyde-Smith being backed by President Trump and her previous win with a seven-point margin. Colom capitalized on voter dissatisfaction with economic issues and Hyde-Smith's gaffes…

Trump suffers another humiliating blow in midterms disaster as Democrat Scott Colom makes historic win and flips Mississippi's Senate seat blue for the first time in four decades →2 articles from Daily Mail on this story
ABC News (US)11 Nov

Scott Colom is projected to win the Mississippi Senate seat from The Associated Press, defeating incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and becoming Mississippi's first Black senator since Reconstruction. With 99% of votes counted, Colom leads by about 4,700 votes with 49.2% compared to Hyde-Smith’s 48.7%. This victory marks the eighth Senate seat pickup for Democrats nationwide, solidifying a significant gain…

Colom will be Mississippi's first Black senator in more than 100 years, AP projects →2 articles from ABC News (US) on this story
Mother Jones11 Nov

Scott Colom, a Democrat, has become Mississippi's first Black US senator since Reconstruction after winning a surprising upset victory. This historic win comes from a state with a deeply troubling past of racial violence and repression during the Jim Crow era. Colom’s success is attributed to significant voter turnout by Black Mississippians who were motivated to protect voting rights following the Supreme Court’s…

Mississippi, Once the Epicenter of Jim Crow, Elects Its First Black Senator Since Reconstruction →2 articles from Mother Jones on this story
Al Jazeera11 Nov

Scott Colom, a Democrat prosecutor, won Mississippi's United States Senate race against incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith on Wednesday, marking a historic victory for Democrats in a traditionally Republican state. Colom’s narrow win came after more than a week of counting over 100,000 mail-in ballots and thousands of provisional votes. This victory is part of a broader shift seen in the midterms, where…

Democrat Scott Colom wins closely watched US Senate race in Mississippi →2 articles from Al Jazeera on this story
Semafor5 Nov

Democrats are intensifying their efforts to secure Scott Colom’s lead over Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi after the vote count showed Colom ahead by 1,724 votes. The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and legal experts like Elias Law Group have joined Colom’s campaign, observing the tally across various counties while Republican groups request preservation of provisional ballots…

Democrats flock to Mississippi amid Senate vote tally →2 articles from Semafor on this story
BBC11 Nov

Mississippi voters are waiting to see if Democrat Scott Colom will edge out Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in a closely contested Senate race that could change the state’s political landscape after nearly four decades of Republican control. As of Tuesday morning, Colom leads by about 2,500 votes, less than 1%, but thousands of provisional ballots remain uncounted, potentially enough to swing the outcome. If…

In Mississippi, voters await cliffhanger Senate result with hope and frustration →2 articles from BBC on this story
The Independent11 Nov

Mississippi voters elected Scott Colom as their first Black U.S. senator in nearly 150 years, defeating Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in a race that highlights ongoing voting rights issues in the Deep South. With most outstanding ballots cast for Colom and his lead surpassing 5,000 votes, Democrats are projected to hold at least 55 Senate seats following this election. The victory comes amid allegations of…

Mississippi elects its first Black senator in 150 years giving Democrats a 55-seat majority →
New York Post11 Nov

Scott Colom defeated incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi's Senate election after a week-long count, securing 49.2% of the vote compared to Hyde-Smith’s 48.7%. The race was extremely close, with less than 5,000 votes separating them when more than 95% of ballots were tallied. Colom becomes the first Democrat to win a Senate seat in Mississippi since 1982, marking it as part of a broader trend…

Dem Scott Colom defeats Mississippi Sen. Hyde-Smith after weeklong nailbiter →
Sydney Morning Herald11 Nov

Scott Colom, a Democrat, won the Senate race in Mississippi, defeating incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith and becoming the first black man elected to the US Senate there since Reconstruction ended over 150 years ago. The Associated Press declared Colom the winner on Wednesday evening local time. This victory adds to Democrats' national gains, increasing their total in the Senate to 55 seats. Colom's campaign…

History made as black Democrat wins Senate race in deep red Mississippi →
CBC11 Nov

Scott Colom secured a U.S. Senate seat in Mississippi, defeating Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in a midterm election. Colom is set to become Mississippi's first Black senator since Reconstruction times and has provided Democrats with an unexpected win towards their goal of controlling the Senate. As a local prosecutor, Colom capitalized on national political trends and demographics within Mississippi that…

Mississippi's Scott Colom secures Senate seat, notching another midterm win for Democrats →
Toronto Star11 Nov

The Associated Press declared Democrat Scott Colom the winner in Mississippi's U.S. Senate race on Wednesday after receiving updated results from several counties, including provisional ballots. With 43 more votes than incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith following election night updates, Colom maintained his lead as additional counts were completed and reported days later. These final tallies showed Colom…

Why AP called the Mississippi Senate race for Scott Colom →
The Hindu12 Nov

Scott Colom, a Democrat and local prosecutor, has been elected as Mississippi’s first Black U.S. senator since Reconstruction, defeating incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith after a weeks-long ballot-counting process. The election marks a significant political shift in the predominantly conservative state, occurring during a national midterm election cycle that saw several Democratic victories across…

Mississippi elects Democrat Scott Colom as state's first Black U.S. senator since Reconstruction →
Daily Caller12 Nov

Scott Colom won a Mississippi Senate seat with 49.19% of the vote against Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith who received 48.71%, according to the Associated Press on Wednesday. This marks the first time since 1989 that a Democrat will represent Mississippi in the Senate. The race was closely watched, particularly due to Colom's viral campaign ad criticizing Hyde-Smith’s comments about beef prices.

Democrat Scott Colom Wins Mississippi Senate Seat →
Toronto Sun12 Nov

Scott Colom, a Democrat and 43-year-old district attorney, won Mississippi's U.S. Senate seat, defeating Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in an unexpected upset on November 8. This victory marks the first time an African American has been elected to the Senate from Mississippi since Reconstruction over 140 years ago. The win contributes to Democrats flipping eight traditionally Republican-held seats nationwide…

Mississippi Democrat flips U.S. Senate seat in stunning upset →
Dawn12 Nov

In a historic upset, Democrat Scott Colom won the U.S. Senate seat in Mississippi, defeating Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith after 140 years of continuous Republican control. The race was called on November 8th by major networks based on a narrow margin of just 4,585 votes out of nearly 2 million cast. This victory contributed to Democrats reclaiming the majority in both chambers of Congress, marking a…

Mississippi Democrat flips US Senate seat in stunning upset after 140 years →

Analysis

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AI · cited, from two or more outlets

  • Mississippi's Senate race is undecided and remains within a few dozen votes as of Wednesday morning.15
  • Scott Colom leads Cindy Hyde-Smith by over 1,700 votes on Thursday afternoon with 96% of the vote counted.26
Quoted from the coverage (4)

“Over the past week, our campaign has worked tirelessly to ensure every legally cast vote was counted, and that the people of Mississippi received a fair and transparent election,” Hyde-Smith said.

6 outlets

The latest win, called Wednesday by U.S. news outlets that included CNN, NBC and CBS, will give Democrats 55 seats in the 100-member Senate with 44 for Republicans and one race — in Alaska — still outstanding.

6 outlets

President Trump carried the state by 23 points in 2024 and Hyde-Smith won her last race by seven points.

5 outlets

Mississippi has the highest share of Black voters in the country, at close to 40%, but President Trump won the state by 23 points in 2024.

5 outlets

Framing

How the first headlines put it

  • ABC News focuses on the lack of a recount process in Mississippi, while Washington Examiner highlights ongoing vote counting and unresolved race status.13
  • The Straits Times emphasizes Colom's historic victory as the first Black senator from Mississippi since Reconstruction, whereas ABC News focuses on procedural aspects of recounts.51
Stated as fact9
The headlines (9)

Mississippi Senate race at razor thin margin as vote count continues CBS News · stated as fact

Deep red Mississippi on a knife-edge as Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith fails to seal the deal Daily Mail · stated as fact

Votes are still being counted to see who will represent Mississippi in the Senate NPR · stated as fact

What Senate races are left to be decided Washington Examiner · stated as fact

Newsom solicits cash as Biden’s former election lawyer mobilizes legal team for Mississippi Senate race Fox News · stated as fact

What to know about recounts in Mississippi with razor-thin margin in Senate race ABC News · stated as fact

Mississippi’s Unbelievable Blue Turn Mother Jones · stated as fact

Mississippi Senate race heads to an extended vote count and possible ballot battle NBC News · stated as fact

How the Mississippi Senate Race Became a Nail-Biter Time · stated as fact

Words to watch (2)

Democrat Scott Colom unseats Cindy Hyde-Smith in shocking Mississippi Senate win The Guardian

Trump suffers another humiliating blow in midterms disaster as Democrat Scott Colom makes historic win and flips Mississippi's Senate seat blue for the first time in four decades Daily Mail

How it changed

Expected · 6 NovDemocrat Scott Colom will win his Senate race in Mississippi, defeating Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith, CBS News projects.
What happened · 6 NovDemocrat Scott Colom won election Wednesday to the U.S. Senate representing Mississippi, defeating Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith.
  1. 4 Nov

    In Mississippi, Democratic challenger Scott Colom holds a razor-thin lead over Republican incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), putting one of the nation’s most reliably Republican states unexpectedly in play.

    16 outlets · Washington Examiner
  2. 5 Nov

    In Mississippi, officials are still waiting to receive a batch of 3,600 mail-in ballots, according to a statement from Secretary of State Michael Watson.

    4 outlets · Fox News
  3. 6 Nov

    Should Colom succeed in the race, he would be the state's first Black senator since post-Civil War Reconstruction Era.

    10 outlets · Just the News
  4. 8 Nov

    The Alaska Senate race could take even longer to determine thanks to lengthy deadlines for election officials to receive absentee ballots and its ranked-choice voting system.

    2 outlets · The Daily Wire
  5. 11 Nov

    Colom’s election capped a national wave of anger at Donald Trump’s administration, sweeping away Republicans in places where Democrats hadn’t been competitive in decades.

    5 outlets · The Guardian
  6. 12 Nov

    “While this is not the outcome we worked for or hoped for, I respect the decision of Mississippi voters,” Ms. Hyde-Smith said in a two-minute concession speech posted online.

    5 outlets · The Hindu

Coverage 71 articles

Where to start What’s delaying US midterm election calls in Mississippi and Alaska? Al Jazeera

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  • 12 Nov Mississippi Democrat flips US Senate seat in stunning upset after 140 yearsIn a historic upset, Democrat Scott Colom won the U.S. Senate seat in Mississippi, defeating Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith after 140 years of continuous Republican control. The race was called on November 8th by major networks based on a narrow margin of just 4,585 votes out of nearly 2 million cast. This victory contributed to Democrats reclaiming the majority in both chambers of Congress, marking a…Dawn
  • 12 Nov Democrat Colom wins Mississippi Senate seat, becomes state's first Black senator since 1874Scott Colom, a Democrat, defeated Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi's U.S. Senate race on November 11, becoming the first Black senator from Mississippi since 1874. This victory marked a significant upset for Democrats and contributed to their overall gains in the midterm elections, giving them a 55-44 advantage in the Senate. Colom’s campaign focused on rising living costs and voter frustration…The Straits Times
  • 12 Nov Scott Colom declared winner of Mississippi Senate seat
    Just the News
  • 12 Nov Democrat wins Mississippi Senate race
    NBC News
  • 12 Nov Mississippi Democrat flips U.S. Senate seat in stunning upsetScott Colom, a Democrat and 43-year-old district attorney, won Mississippi's U.S. Senate seat, defeating Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in an unexpected upset on November 8. This victory marks the first time an African American has been elected to the Senate from Mississippi since Reconstruction over 140 years ago. The win contributes to Democrats flipping eight traditionally Republican-held seats nationwide…Toronto Sun
  • 12 Nov Scott Colom Wins Nail-Biter Mississippi Race, Becoming State's First Democratic Senator-Elect Since 1982Scott Colom, a Democratic challenger and district attorney from Mississippi’s 16th Judicial District, narrowly won the state’s Senate election against Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith on November 8, 2026. With 49.2% of the vote compared to Hyde-Smith's 48.7%, Colom secured victory over a week after Election Day, becoming Mississippi’s first Black senator since 1874 and its first Democratic senator since 1982…Time
  • 12 Nov Democrat Scott Colom Wins Mississippi Senate SeatScott Colom won a Mississippi Senate seat with 49.19% of the vote against Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith who received 48.71%, according to the Associated Press on Wednesday. This marks the first time since 1989 that a Democrat will represent Mississippi in the Senate. The race was closely watched, particularly due to Colom's viral campaign ad criticizing Hyde-Smith’s comments about beef prices.Daily Caller
  • 12 Nov Mississippi elects Democrat Scott Colom as state's first Black U.S. senator since ReconstructionScott Colom, a Democrat and local prosecutor, has been elected as Mississippi’s first Black U.S. senator since Reconstruction, defeating incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith after a weeks-long ballot-counting process. The election marks a significant political shift in the predominantly conservative state, occurring during a national midterm election cycle that saw several Democratic victories across…The Hindu
  • 12 Nov Democrat Colom wins Mississippi Senate seat, becomes state's first Black senator since 1874Scott Colom, a Democrat and 43-year-old district attorney, won the U.S. Senate race in Mississippi after days of vote counting, defeating Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith to become the state’s first Black senator since Blanche Bruce was elected in 1874 during Reconstruction. This victory marks the first time a Democrat has held this seat since John Stennis in 1982 and comes at a time when Democrats have…The Straits Times
  • 12 Nov Democrat Scott Colom Flips Mississippi Senate Seat In Historic UpsetScott Colom, a Democrat, defeated Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi's Senate race, according to projections from The Associated Press and CNN on Wednesday. This historic upset marks the first time since 1982 that a Democrat has won a Senate seat in Mississippi, making Colom also the state’s first black senator elected by voters directly since Reconstruction. Colom's victory comes despite Mississippi…The Daily Wire
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  • 12 Nov Democrat Scott Colom defeats incumbent in Mississippi Senate race in major upset, CBS News projectsCBS News projects that Democrat Scott Colom has won the Mississippi Senate race against Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith, marking a significant upset victory. The article focuses on this unexpected outcome without providing additional context or details about the candidates or the race itself.CBS News
  • 12 Nov Mississippi Democrat flips US Senate seat in stunning upset: US mediaScott Colom, a Democrat and 43-year-old district attorney, won Mississippi's closely contested U.S. Senate race on November 11 after days of vote counting, defeating incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith. This marks the first time since Reconstruction that a Black person will serve as Mississippi’s senator. The race was extremely tight; Colom initially led by just dozens of votes before securing victory. Trump…The Straits Times
  • 12 Nov US midterms: Democrat Colom defeats Hyde-Smith in Mississippi to win historic Senate seatScott Colom, a Democrat, defeated Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi's US Senate race, marking the state's first black senator since 1874 during the Reconstruction era. This victory contributes to Democrats' national success in the midterms, giving them a 55-44 majority in the Senate pending one undecided race.South China Morning Post
  • 11 Nov Why AP called the Mississippi Senate race for Scott ColomThe Associated Press declared Democrat Scott Colom the winner in Mississippi's U.S. Senate race on Wednesday after receiving updated results from several counties, including provisional ballots. With 43 more votes than incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith following election night updates, Colom maintained his lead as additional counts were completed and reported days later. These final tallies showed Colom…Toronto Star
  • 11 Nov Democrat Scott Colom wins the closest Senate race in the countryScott Colom, a Democrat, won what is being reported as the closest Senate race in the country. This victory marks a significant shift for Mississippi, which hasn't elected a Democratic senator in over four decades. The article does not provide specific details on vote margins or other candidates involved.NPR
  • 11 Nov Dems projected to score historic upset in deep-red Mississippi, topple Trump ally Hyde-SmithIn Mississippi's Senate race, Democrat Scott Colom is projected to defeat incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, who had strong backing from President Trump and the Senate Leadership Fund. The victory marks a significant shift in what was once considered a reliably red state, contributing to Democrats' control of the U.S. Senate with 55 seats compared to Republicans' 44.Fox News
  • 11 Nov Mississippi's Scott Colom secures Senate seat, notching another midterm win for DemocratsScott Colom secured a U.S. Senate seat in Mississippi, defeating Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in a midterm election. Colom is set to become Mississippi's first Black senator since Reconstruction times and has provided Democrats with an unexpected win towards their goal of controlling the Senate. As a local prosecutor, Colom capitalized on national political trends and demographics within Mississippi that…CBC
  • 11 Nov Scott Colom declared winner of Mississippi Senate seatDemocrat Scott Colom has been declared the winner of a Mississippi Senate seat more than a week after Election Day. With 99% of votes counted, Colom leads incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith by a narrow margin of 49.2% to 48.7%. The Associated Press officially called the race for Colom at 5:58 p.m. ET. This makes Colom Mississippi’s first Black senator since the Reconstruction era following the Civil War.Just the News
  • 11 Nov Scott Colom Wins Nail-Biter Mississippi Race, Becoming State's First Democratic Senator-Elect Since 1982Scott Colom defeated incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in a closely contested Mississippi race, with the margin of victory as narrow as 0.1% in some reports. This marks Colom's party's first win for a U.S. Senate seat in Mississippi since 1982 and makes him the state’s first Black senator elected since 1874. The campaign included sharp ideological debates, with Hyde-Smith accusing Colom of supporting…Time
  • 11 Nov How Scott Colom won deep-red Mississippi with little help from DemocratsScott Colom won the U.S. Senate seat in Mississippi on November 8, becoming the first Democratic senator elected in the state since 1982 and its first Black senator since Reconstruction. His victory was marked by a viral campaign ad criticizing his opponent, Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith, for her controversial remarks about supporting vigilante justice. Colom raised approximately $3.6 million compared to…The Guardian
  • 11 Nov Democrat Scott Colom projected to win Mississippi Senate seat
    NBC News
  • 11 Nov Trump suffers another humiliating blow in midterms disaster as Democrat Scott Colom makes historic win and flips Mississippi's Senate seat blue for the first time in four decadesIn the recent midterm elections, Democrat Scott Colom won Mississippi's Senate seat, flipping it blue for the first time in 44 years, defeating incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith by just 4,669 votes. The historic victory came despite Hyde-Smith being backed by President Trump and her previous win with a seven-point margin. Colom capitalized on voter dissatisfaction with economic issues and Hyde-Smith's gaffes…Daily Mail
  • 11 Nov Democrat Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate race in surprise victory for party
    BBC
  • 11 Nov History made as black Democrat wins Senate race in deep red MississippiScott Colom, a Democrat, won the Senate race in Mississippi, defeating incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith and becoming the first black man elected to the US Senate there since Reconstruction ended over 150 years ago. The Associated Press declared Colom the winner on Wednesday evening local time. This victory adds to Democrats' national gains, increasing their total in the Senate to 55 seats. Colom's campaign…Sydney Morning Herald
  • 11 Nov Dem Scott Colom defeats Mississippi Sen. Hyde-Smith after weeklong nailbiterScott Colom defeated incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi's Senate election after a week-long count, securing 49.2% of the vote compared to Hyde-Smith’s 48.7%. The race was extremely close, with less than 5,000 votes separating them when more than 95% of ballots were tallied. Colom becomes the first Democrat to win a Senate seat in Mississippi since 1982, marking it as part of a broader trend…New York Post
  • 11 Nov Mississippi elects its first Black senator in 150 years giving Democrats a 55-seat majorityMississippi voters elected Scott Colom as their first Black U.S. senator in nearly 150 years, defeating Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in a race that highlights ongoing voting rights issues in the Deep South. With most outstanding ballots cast for Colom and his lead surpassing 5,000 votes, Democrats are projected to hold at least 55 Senate seats following this election. The victory comes amid allegations of…The Independent
  • 11 Nov Democrat Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate race in upsetScott Colom, a Democrat, defeated incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi’s Senate race, marking the eighth seat flipped for Democrats this election cycle. The race was unexpectedly competitive despite Mississippi being traditionally red; Colom’s victory was projected after a narrow lead that solidified over several days post-election. National attention and investment from top Democratic…CBS News
  • 11 Nov Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate race in historic upsetScott Colom, a Democrat, won the Mississippi Senate race against incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith in an unexpected upset during the 2026 midterm elections. When the Associated Press called the race at 5:58 p.m. Eastern time, Colom had secured 49.2% of the vote compared to Hyde-Smith's 48.7%. This outcome is particularly noteworthy given that President Donald Trump won Mississippi with 60.9% in 2024 and…Washington Examiner
  • 11 Nov Colom will be Mississippi's first Black senator in more than 100 years, AP projectsScott Colom is projected to win the Mississippi Senate seat from The Associated Press, defeating incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and becoming Mississippi's first Black senator since Reconstruction. With 99% of votes counted, Colom leads by about 4,700 votes with 49.2% compared to Hyde-Smith’s 48.7%. This victory marks the eighth Senate seat pickup for Democrats nationwide, solidifying a significant gain…ABC News (US)
  • 11 Nov Mississippi, Once the Epicenter of Jim Crow, Elects Its First Black Senator Since ReconstructionScott Colom, a Democrat, has become Mississippi's first Black US senator since Reconstruction after winning a surprising upset victory. This historic win comes from a state with a deeply troubling past of racial violence and repression during the Jim Crow era. Colom’s success is attributed to significant voter turnout by Black Mississippians who were motivated to protect voting rights following the Supreme Court’s…Mother Jones
  • 11 Nov Democrat Scott Colom unseats Cindy Hyde-Smith in shocking Mississippi Senate winScott Colom, a Democrat, defeated incumbent Republican senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi's midterm elections, becoming the first Black senator elected from the state since 1875. After a narrow lead late on election night, Colom's margin widened as officials counted provisional ballots, securing his win despite efforts by Trump and Hyde-Smith to maintain the status quo. This victory reflects a broader national…The Guardian
  • 11 Nov Democrat Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate raceScott Colom won the U.S. Senate race in Mississippi against Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith by just a few thousand votes after counting outstanding ballots. This victory marks the first Democratic win in a Senate election in Mississippi in over 40 years and highlights a significant shift due to increased Black voter turnout, despite President Trump winning the state by 23 points in 2024. Colom focused his…NPR
  • 11 Nov Democrat Scott Colom wins closely watched US Senate race in MississippiScott Colom, a Democrat prosecutor, won Mississippi's United States Senate race against incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith on Wednesday, marking a historic victory for Democrats in a traditionally Republican state. Colom’s narrow win came after more than a week of counting over 100,000 mail-in ballots and thousands of provisional votes. This victory is part of a broader shift seen in the midterms, where…Al Jazeera
  • 11 Nov Democrat Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate race, breaking the GOP’s grip on the stateScott Colom has won a Mississippi Senate race against Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith, marking the first time since Reconstruction that a Democrat will represent Mississippi in the U.S. Senate. This victory flips what was previously one of the most reliably red seats in the country and follows days of uncertainty as vote counts were tallied. Colom’s win is attributed to voter dissatisfaction with President…NBC News
  • 11 Nov A look at Mississippi election facility as the race leans DemocraticIn Mississippi's Senate midterm race, Democrat Scott Colom holds a lead over Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith with 99% of the vote counted. The article focuses on the unexpected shift in voter preference towards Colom and emphasizes the need to complete vote counting by Friday. Bruce Mehlman provides additional insights into overall midterm voting trends.CBS News
  • 11 Nov When to expect results for the Mississippi Senate race
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  • 11 Nov Mississippi is still counting votes over a week after Election Day: What to knowElection officials in Mississippi are still tallying votes over a week after Election Day, affecting the closely contested Senate race there. Counties have until Friday to submit their results to the secretary of state’s office, which may provide more clarity on the election outcome by then. The possibility of legal challenges means the final result could be delayed further.Washington Examiner
  • 11 Nov In Mississippi, voters await cliffhanger Senate result with hope and frustrationMississippi voters are waiting to see if Democrat Scott Colom will edge out Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in a closely contested Senate race that could change the state’s political landscape after nearly four decades of Republican control. As of Tuesday morning, Colom leads by about 2,500 votes, less than 1%, but thousands of provisional ballots remain uncounted, potentially enough to swing the outcome. If…BBC
  • 11 Nov Mississippi Senate election results could come as soon as FridayCBS News reports that the outcome of the Senate election in Mississippi may be announced as early as this Friday, a week after the midterm elections. The race remains undecided alongside Alaska's Senate contest.CBS News
  • 10 Nov Mississippi Gives Ballot Update One Week After Election As Voters Wait On Potential UpsetMississippi is continuing to count votes one week after Election Day, with Democrat Scott Colom leading incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith by about 2,536 votes out of nearly 1 million cast. Secretary of State Michael Watson announced that around 2,578 absentee ballots remain uncounted and can still be accepted through Tuesday. If all remaining mail-in ballots are counted, the race could shift; Colom's…The Daily Wire
  • 8 Nov How Votes Will Be Counted As Two Senate Seats Hang In The Balance
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  • 6 Nov No one knows how many ballots are outstanding in Mississippi's Senate raceMississippi's U.S. Senate race between incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Scott Colom remains uncertain due to a lack of clear information about outstanding ballots. As of midday Friday, fewer than 2,000 votes separated the candidates, but exact numbers for provisional and absentee ballots are unclear. Michael Morse, a law professor at the University of Pennsylvania who studies…NPR
  • 6 Nov Lawyers descend on Mississippi as vote counting continues in razor-thin Senate raceScott Colom is leading Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith by fewer than 2,000 votes in Mississippi's Senate race, with counting still underway and both sides preparing for potential legal challenges. National voting groups from both parties have sent hundreds of lawyers to oversee the final stages of vote counting across all 82 counties. The NRSC has demanded that affidavit ballots be separated and preserved…The Guardian
  • 6 Nov Mississippi Democrat’s lead continues to widen as race remains uncalledScott Colom, a Democrat from Mississippi, increased his lead over incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in the Senate race. Initially leading by fewer than 100 votes, Colom now outpaces Hyde-Smith by approximately 1,800 ballots. As of Friday morning, Colom has secured 49% of the vote compared to Hyde-Smith’s 48.9%, with 96% of total votes counted.Washington Examiner
  • 6 Nov National Republican Senatorial Committee asks Mississippi to preserve affidavit ballotsThe National Republican Senatorial Committee has requested that Mississippi election officials preserve all provisional ballots and associated documents as the race between incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Scott Colom remains tight, with only 3,600 outstanding votes out of more than 96% counted. Attorneys for Hyde-Smith specifically asked for affidavit ballots to be separated and documented…Just the News
  • 6 Nov National Republican Senatorial Committee asks Mississippi to preserve affidavit ballotsThe National Republican Senatorial Committee requested that Mississippi election officials preserve all provisional ballots and related documents as the race between Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Scott Colom remains undecided. With only 4% of votes uncounted, Colom leads by under 2,000 votes out of nearly a million cast. The committee’s request aims to verify the eligibility of affidavit ballots…Just the News
  • 6 Nov Extremely close Mississippi Senate race likely headed to courtThe extremely close Mississippi Senate race between incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic candidate Scott Colom is likely heading to court. As of now, Colom leads with 49% of the vote counted, but several thousand provisional ballots remain uncounted and could affect the outcome. The National Republican Senatorial Committee has requested that these provisional ballots be segregated from…Just the News
  • 6 Nov Extremely close Mississippi Senate race likely headed to courtThe extremely close U.S. Senate race in Mississippi may end up in court as officials count provisional ballots, potentially affecting the outcome of the race between incumbent Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) and Democratic candidate Scott Colom. As of now, Colom leads with 49% of votes counted, but several thousand provisional ballots remain to be tallied by November 10. The National Republican Senatorial Committee has…Just the News
  • 6 Nov National Republican Senatorial Committee asks Mississippi to preserve affidavit ballotsThe National Republican Senatorial Committee requested Mississippi election officials on Thursday to preserve all provisional ballots and related documents from the state's closely contested Senate race between incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Scott Colom. With 96% of votes counted, Colom led by less than 2,000 votes out of over 3,600 outstanding ballots that could still arrive within five days…Just the News
  • 6 Nov Extremely close Mississippi Senate race likely headed to courtThe extremely close Mississippi Senate race between incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic candidate Scott Colom is headed towards potential legal challenges over provisional ballots. As of now, Colom leads with 49% of votes counted, but thousands of provisional ballots remain to be tabulated by November 10th. The National Republican Senatorial Committee has sent a letter to all county election…Just the News
  • 6 Nov Democrat Scott Colom leads Republican incumbent Hyde-Smith in Mississippi's undecided Senate raceScott Colom, a Democratic candidate and local prosecutor, leads Republican incumbent Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi’s undecided Senate race. As of Thursday, Colom was ahead by over 1,700 votes with 96% of the ballots counted, though the Associated Press has not yet officially called the race for either candidate. If Colom wins, he would become Mississippi's first Black senator since Reconstruction and…Just the News
  • 6 Nov What's next as Mississippi, Alaska Senate races still too close to callCBS News' Fin Gómez reports on the uncertain outcomes of recent Senate elections in Mississippi and Alaska, where early results give Democratic candidates slight advantages over their Republican opponents. The article focuses on the procedural steps following these tight races, as officials determine the final results.CBS News
  • 5 Nov Democrats flock to Mississippi amid Senate vote tallyDemocrats are intensifying their efforts to secure Scott Colom’s lead over Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi after the vote count showed Colom ahead by 1,724 votes. The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and legal experts like Elias Law Group have joined Colom’s campaign, observing the tally across various counties while Republican groups request preservation of provisional ballots…Semafor
  • 5 Nov Democrats flock to Mississippi amid Senate vote tallyDemocrats are intensifying their support for Scott Colom in Mississippi after his lead over Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith grew to 1,724 votes. The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and legal experts are on the ground observing vote counts across the state, while Democratic senators like Maria Cantwell are providing strategic guidance based on their recount experience. Democrats have also significantly…Semafor
  • 5 Nov GOP pins hopes in Mississippi Senate race on late-arriving ballots it asked Supreme Court to strike downIn an unexpectedly tight Senate race in Mississippi, Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith trails her Democratic challenger Scott Colom by 1,724 votes with nearly all precincts reporting. Republicans are now placing hopes on late-arriving mail ballots, which they had unsuccessfully sought to have struck down earlier this year at the Supreme Court, believing these could swing the race in their favor as counting continues.Washington Examiner
  • 5 Nov Alaska, Mississippi Senate races separated by razor-thin vote margins
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  • 5 Nov Mississippi, Alaska Senate races still up in the air, results may bolster Democratic blue waveDemocrats are optimistic while Republicans express frustration as the outcomes of the Senate races in Mississippi and Alaska remain uncertain. These races could significantly impact whether Democrats achieve a "blue wave" by gaining control of the Senate. The article does not provide specific details on vote counts or dates but focuses on the potential political implications for both parties.CBS News
  • 5 Nov US midterm elections 2026 live: Democrats eye historic upset in Mississippi Senate race as Republican blame game beginsThe article reports on the ongoing 2026 US midterm election, focusing particularly on the tight Senate race in Mississippi. Democrat Scott Colom leads Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith by just 1,138 votes with almost all ballots counted, which would make it the first time a Democrat has won a Senate seat in Mississippi since 1982 and only the second Black senator from the state since Reconstruction. The article…The Guardian
  • 5 Nov What’s delaying US midterm election calls in Mississippi and Alaska?The article reports on two undetermined US Senate races from the midterm elections: Alaska and Mississippi, delaying final results. In Mississippi, the race between Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Scott Colom is extremely close, with Colom leading by 1,138 votes out of nearly half a million cast as of Wednesday night. The vote counting remains ongoing due to thousands of provisional and mail-in…Al Jazeera
  • 5 Nov Mississippi Senate race still too close to call with 95% of ballots countedAs of Wednesday after the midterm elections, the Mississippi Senate race between Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Scott Colom remains undecided with 95% of ballots counted. Austin Park, editor-in-chief at VoteHub, provided analysis on a political news show called "The Daily Report.".CBS News
  • 5 Nov How the Mississippi Senate Race Became a Nail-BiterThe Senate race in Mississippi is extremely close, with Democratic challenger Scott Colom leading Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith by just 1,138 votes as of Wednesday evening, or about 0.1%. With 96% of the vote counted, Colom has 49%, while Hyde-Smith has 48.9%. This race is considered unprecedented in Mississippi, where Democrats have not won a Senate seat since 1982 and Republicans typically hold significant…Time
  • 4 Nov Mississippi Senate race heads to an extended vote count and possible ballot battleThe Mississippi Senate race between Democrat Scott Colom and Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith is extremely close, with Colom leading by just 65 votes. The outcome could change as thousands of outstanding mail-in and provisional ballots are still being processed; the exact number remains unclear but includes around 6,000 undelivered mail ballots and an unknown quantity of affidavit ballots for voters without…NBC News
  • 4 Nov Mississippi’s Unbelievable Blue TurnThe article reports on an extremely tight Senate race in Mississippi between Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Scott Colom, where only about 100 votes separate them as of Wednesday afternoon with over 95 percent of ballots counted. The race is noteworthy because it could potentially elect the state’s first Black senator since Reconstruction. Factors influencing voter turnout include historical…Mother Jones
  • 4 Nov What to know about recounts in Mississippi with razor-thin margin in Senate raceIn the closely contested Senate race between Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Scott Colom in Mississippi, both candidates had nearly identical vote shares as of Wednesday morning, with only a few dozen votes separating them. With no formal recount process in Mississippi, candidates can instead request a ballot box exam to look for issues that could warrant a legal challenge…ABC News (US)
  • 4 Nov Newsom solicits cash as Biden’s former election lawyer mobilizes legal team for Mississippi Senate raceGavin Newsom and Marc Elias are supporting Scott Colom in a tight Mississippi Senate race where Colom leads Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith by just 43 votes out of an estimated 44,000 outstanding ballots. Newsom is soliciting emergency donations to support Colom's campaign, while Elias' law firm prepares for potential legal challenges over the final vote count. The article highlights the Democrats’ efforts to…Fox News
  • 4 Nov What Senate races are left to be decidedAs votes continue to be counted in Alaska and Mississippi following the 2026 midterm elections, two Senate races remain too close to call. In Mississippi, Democratic challenger Scott Colom leads Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith by just fifty-three votes out of nearly half a million cast. In Alaska, Republican Senator Dan Sullivan is narrowly trailing former Democratic Representative Mary Peltola with about…Washington Examiner
  • 4 Nov Where the toss-up Senate races in Mississippi and Alaska standAs of Wednesday morning, the Senate races in Mississippi and Alaska are still too close to call. The article provides an update from CBS News elections and surveys executive director Anthony Salvanto on the current status of these races.CBS News
  • 4 Nov Mississippi Senate race unresolved in surprisingly competitive contestThe Mississippi Senate race between incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Scott Colom remains too close to call as of Wednesday morning, with fewer than a hundred votes separating them. This unexpected contest in traditionally conservative Mississippi could potentially shift the balance of power if Colom wins, adding to Democrats' majority in the new year.Democrats had invested…CBS News
  • 4 Nov Votes are still being counted to see who will represent Mississippi in the SenateAs of early Wednesday, votes were still being tallied to decide the next U.S. Senator from Mississippi. At that time, Democrat Scott Colom led by just a few votes over Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith. Audio updates are expected later in the day.NPR
  • 4 Nov Deep red Mississippi on a knife-edge as Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith fails to seal the dealMississippi's Senate race is extremely close, with Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Scott Colom each holding about 48.9 percent of the vote as nearly all ballots have been counted. The race has become a surprise nail-biter, potentially costing Republicans their Senate majority. Both candidates are waiting for final results from uncounted votes in Lowndes County and other areas…Daily Mail
  • 4 Nov Mississippi Senate race at razor thin margin as vote count continuesMississippi’s Senate race remains extremely close, with Democrat Scott Colom leading Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith by fewer than 30 votes as of now. With 97% of the votes tallied, the outcome is still uncertain due to this narrow margin.CBS News

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