Democrat Scott Colom makes history with victory in Mississippi Senate race

Colom will be the state’s first Black senator since the 19th century

Democratic Sen.-elect Scott Colom of Mississippi. (Credit: Scott Colom Facebook)

Mississippi Democrat Scott Colom has scored a historic upset over Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, CNN projected Wednesday, news that energizes Democrats about the possibility of further gains as soon as next year.

Colom’s 49.2 to 48.7 win makes him the first Black person to…