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Lessons on Scott Colom’s Win From Mississippi’s First Black Senator

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Latest source publication: November 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM Mountain Time

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To win a Senate seat in a highly polarized, deeply Republican state, Scott Colom needed a perfect storm. He got it.
Source excerpt · The New York Times · November 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM Mountain Time · Original source

Despite campaigning for his Republican opponent, Trump praised Colom's efforts to connect with MAGA voters ahead of his Senate victory.
Source excerpt · The Epoch Times · November 13, 2026 at 3:20 PM Mountain Time · Original source

Seven Americans on their hopes for Colom, 43, Mississippi’s first Black senator since Reconstruction Democrat Scott Colom made history this month, becoming Mississippi’s first Black senator since the Reconstruction era after defeating incumbent Republican senator Cindy Hyde-Smith. The 43-year-old’s win also contributed to a Democratic majority of at least 55 seats in the Senate – the party’s largest midterm gains…
Source excerpt · The Guardian · November 13, 2026 at 1:34 PM Mountain Time · Original source

Scott Colom made reaching out to Trump supporters central to his U.S. Senate campaign in Mississippi.
Source excerpt · The Washington Post · November 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM Mountain Time · Original source

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To win a Senate seat in a highly polarized, deeply Republican state, Scott Colom needed a perfect storm. He got it.
Source excerpt · The New York Times · November 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM Mountain Time · Original source

Center

The question is whether his victory can establish a lasting realignment.
Source excerpt · ABC News · November 12, 2026 at 2:52 PM Mountain Time · Original source

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Despite campaigning for his Republican opponent, Trump praised Colom's efforts to connect with MAGA voters ahead of his Senate victory.
Source excerpt · The Epoch Times · November 13, 2026 at 3:20 PM Mountain Time · Original source

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Left · 8 headlines from 6 outlets

Right · 1 headline from 1 outlet

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