Scott Colom Becomes First Black Senator from Mississippi in Nearly 150 Years
Democrat Scott Colom has made history by winning a U.S. Senate seat in Mississippi, becoming the first Black man in nearly 150 years to represent the Deep South state in the Senate after defeating incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith.
Rochester, NY, November 12, 2026 — Democrat Scott Colom has secured a U.S. Senate seat in Mississippi, marking a significant historical moment for the state. Colom’s victory makes him the first Black man to represent Mississippi in the U.S. Senate in nearly 150 years.
The win comes after Colom defeated the incumbent, Cindy Hyde-Smith, in the election.
This election outcome is noteworthy for its representation of the Deep South state in the federal legislature. The representation of Black individuals in the U.S. Senate has been a long-standing issue, and Colom’s election addresses a gap in representation that has persisted for more than a century in Mississippi.
The incumbent, Cindy Hyde-Smith, was seeking re-election and her tenure as senator is now concluded following this electoral contest. The specific details of the election, including vote counts or the exact date of the victory, were not provided in the summary.
Colom’s campaign and victory contribute to the ongoing narrative of changing political landscapes and representation within the United States. His success in winning the Senate seat represents a historic milestone, breaking a nearly 150-year precedent for Black representation from Mississippi in the Senate.
Story summarized from the original created by COREY WILLIAMS, Associated Press on www.rochesterfirst.com, see more information here.
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