Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) speaks during a victory celebration for Mississippi Sen.-elect Scott Colom at Tougaloo College in Tougaloo, Mississippi, on November 11, 2026. | Aron Smith/Jackson State University via Getty Images On Wednesday, Mississippi’s Senate race was officially called for Democrat Scott Colom, who will become the first Black person to represent the state in the US Senate since Reconstruction, more than 140 years ago. Colom’s win is a stunning, historic upset — and for many Black Democrats, like Rep. Bennie Thompson, it’s been a long time coming. Thompson, who also w...
“A rich message, but a poor campaign”: How Scott Colom beat the odds in Mississippi
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Nov 14, 2026 • 7 hours ago
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