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Scott Colom's twin brother, Andrew, helped Mississippi Senator-elect's campaign; wife, Nadia, expresses pride after midterms win

Scott Colom defeated Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith to become the first black US Senator from Mississippi since the post-Civil War Reconstruction.

Scott Colom's twin brother, Andrew, helped Mississippi Senator-elect's campaign; wife, Nadia, expresses pride after midterms win

Andrew Colom, twin brother of Mississippi Senator-elect Scott Colom, played a crucial role in Scott's successful campaign. After winning the election, Scott became the first black US Senator from Mississippi since the post-Civil War Reconstruction. Nadia Colom, Scott's wife, expressed her pride in her husband's achievement. Andrew, a developer based in Detroit, is known for creating campaign ads like "Sinator" and "pick another protein."

He has a deep connection to Detroit, stating that people there show more love to Mississippians. Andrew's movie, "One Sweet Night," is based on the story of Ossian Sweet, an African-American physician who defended his home during a landmark civil rights trial in the 1920s. He is also working on a fictional novel about his family in Mississippi.

Nadia, a realtor and property manager, has been supportive of Scott throughout his campaign. The couple has two daughters, and Nadia is the executive director of the Golden Triangle Boys and Girls Club.

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