Democrat Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate race, defeating incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith

Democrat Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate race, defeating incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith

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Democrat Scott Colom has won the U.S. Senate election in Mississippi, defeating the incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith. This election result was reported by the Associated Press and marks a significant political shift in the state.

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