US Elections: For the first time since 1982: Democrat wins a Senate seat in Mississippi
Mississippi is considered a reliable stronghold of the Republicans, but dissatisfaction with President Trump is helping the Democrats. More than a week after the election, there is now clarity there.
Scott Colom, a Democrat and attorney, has won a US Senate seat in Mississippi, defeating Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith. This marks the first time a Democrat has won a Senate seat in the state in over four decades, and Colom will be the state's first black senator since the late 19th century. The win expands the Democratic majority in the Senate to 55 seats out of 100. Colom's campaign focused on issues such as high living costs, which many voters attributed to President Donald Trump's policies.
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