Democrat Scott Colom to become 1st Black senator of Mississippi since 1881: AP

Democrat Scott Colom will upset Republican incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi, The Associated Press projected Wednesday, flipping a Republican seat in a ruby-red state. Colom will be the first Black senator of the state since 1881 and first democrat in 40 years. https://abc7.com/story/democrat-colom-will-mississippis-first-black-senator-more-100-years-ap-projects/20034151/