Democrat Scott Colom Wins Mississippi Senate Seat

Rebeka Zeljko National Correspondent November 11, 2026 8:48 PM ET November 11, 2026 8:48 PM ET Rebeka Zeljko National Correspondent Font Size: Democrat Scott Colom has flipped a Mississipi Senate seat. Colom won the seat with 49.19% while the Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith secured just 48.71%, the Associated Press reported Wednesday. Colom will be the first Democrat senator to represent Mississippi since 1989. “Over the past week, our campaign has worked tirelessly to ensure every legally cast vote was counted and that the people of Mississippi received a fair and transparent election,” Hyde-Smith said in a video posted to X after the race was called. “While this is not the outcome we worked for or hoped for, I respect the decision of Mississippi voters.” (RELATED: Ron DeSantis Says 2026 Midterms ‘Close To An Extinction-Level Event’ For GOP)Thank you, Mississippi.

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