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Democrat Scott Colom makes history with victory in Mississippi Senate race

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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…

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