Scott Colom has made history as the first Black person elected to the U.S. Senate from Mississippi since the Reconstruction era!
The 43-year-old Democrat defeated incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in one of the closest Senate races of the 2026 midterm elections. After more than a week of ballot counting, Colom’s victory was projected on November 11.
To understand just how historic this moment is, we have to go back more than a century.
In 1870, Hiram Revels of Mississippi became the first Black person to serve in the U.S. Senate. He was followed by Blanche K. Bruce, who served from 1875 to 1881.
Since Bruce left office, Mississippi had not sent another Black senator to Washington.
Until now.
Before launching his Senate campaign, Colom served as district attorney for Mississippi’s 16th Judicial District, where he built his career as a prosecutor.
His victory also marks another significant political milestone: He’s the first Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate from Mississippi since 1982.
From Reconstruction to 2026, this election represents a new chapter in Mississippi’s political history and Black representation in the United States Senate.
Congratulations to Senator-elect Scott Colom! 👏🏾
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