Scott Colom leads Mississippi Senate race, could be first Black senator in 145 years

With 97% of votes counted, Democrat Scott Colom leads by 2,600 votes in Mississippi's Senate race, potentially becoming the first Black senator from the state since Reconstruction. The outcome remains uncertain until final certification, but if confirmed, it would mark a historic shift in Mississippi's political landscape.

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