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Mississippi elects Democrat Scott Colom as a US senator, in photos
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Source: The Daily Sentinel
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) —Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith to become Mississippi’s first Black U.S. senator since Reconstruction. His narrow victory, confirmed Wednesday after prolonged ballot counting, marks a major political shift in the conservative state.____This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Day Precip Temp Thu 1% 37° 62° Thu Thursday 62°/37° Sunshine. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the upper 30s. Chance of Rain: 1% Sunrise: 06:54:24 AM Sunset: 05:02:12 PM Humidity: 56% Wind: ENE @ 7 mph UV Index: 3 Moderate Thursday Night Partly cloudy skies. Low 37F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Fri 2% 44° 62° Fri Friday 62°/44° Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the mid 40s.
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