Democrat Scott Colom flips Mississippi Senate seat, eighth for party in midterms

Democrat Scott Colom won a closely watched US Senate race in Mississippi, flipping an eighth Senate seat for Democrats in the 2026 midterms. The victory expands the Democratic majority and signals a broader electoral shift in a traditionally Republican state. The result is confirmed by Al Jazeera, though official certification is pending.

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