Scott Colom becomes Mississippi's first Black senator since Reconstruction USA Today - News Nov 11, 2026 Nov 11, 2026 Updated 1 hr ago 0 Eyman Big Red Truck Recap with Sam McKewon: Nebraska vs. Illinois Reacting to Alabama landing at No. 3 in the second College Football Playoff ranking Ezra Frech reveals his highlight of 'DWTS' season Tom Shatel's Press Box | Nebraska’s losing streak, Rhule’s disconnect and Illinois Prefer us on Google Learn More Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi after several days of ballot counting. As featured on Election 2026 Democrat Colom wins Mississippi Senate seat, becomes state's first Black senator since 1874 The Mississippi victory gives Democrats a 55-44 advantage in the Senate, with the winner in one Senate race — in Alaska — yet to be determined. Latest video Nebraska's Fred Hoiberg after win over Lindenwood Nebraska's Pryce Sandfort, Damon Wilkinson and Sam Orme after win over Lindenwood Scott Colom becomes Mississippi's first Black senator since Reconstruction Republican Ted Cruz predicts defense secretary is on his way out: ‘Hegseth is going to step down, either he will resign Is there a way out of Iran war? | This Is America Pick Six Podcast | What's missing at Nebraska? Identity, answers and accountability 11-month-old baby found buried alive in dog crate Sam McKewon's three keys for Nebraska football vs. Rutgers Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save 0 Comments
Election 2026 Democrat Colom wins Mississippi Senate seat, becomes state's first Black senator since 1874 The Mississippi victory gives Democrats a 55-44 advantage in the Senate, with the winner in one Senate race — in Alaska — yet to be determined.
Republican Ted Cruz predicts defense secretary is on his way out: ‘Hegseth is going to step down, either he will resign
