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Archived story · published November 7, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

Politics · November 7, 2026

Scott Colom and Black Mississippians stand on the cusp of Senate history as vote count stretches on

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In Mississippi, Democratic candidate Scott Colom holds a narrow lead over Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in the U.S. Senate race as ballot counting continues. With approximately 97% of the expected vote reported, Colom leads with 49.1% to Hyde-Smith's 48.8%. If he wins, Colom would become the first Black senator from Mississippi since the post-Civil War Reconstruction era. The race remains uncalled, though Colom has made public appearances in Jackson and expressed confidence in the process, while calling for Hyde-Smith to address the public.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • Scott Colom has not yet won the Mississippi U.S. Senate race.
  • Ballot counting is still underway.
  • If elected, Scott Colom would be the first Black senator from Mississippi since the post-Civil War Reconstruction era.
  • Cindy Hyde-Smith is the Republican incumbent senator.
  • Scott Colom visited the Farish Street business district in Jackson.
  • Nearly 40% of Mississippi's population is Black.

Reported by only some outlets

  • ABC News reports that 97% of the expected vote has been tallied.
  • ABC News reports Scott Colom has 467,930 votes (49.1%) and Cindy Hyde-Smith has 465,356 votes (48.8%).
  • Scott Colom questioned the absence of Cindy Hyde-Smith, asking why she cannot speak for herself.
  • Scott Colom's campaign stroll occurred on Friday.

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