Scott Colom claims victory to become first black Mississippi senator

Democrat Scott Colom claimed victory in the Mississippi Senate race in remarks to supporters in Jackson, Mississippi. His defeat of incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith brings the Democratic majority in the new US Senate that convenes in January to at least 55 seats. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► youtube.com
Democrat Scott Colom unseats Cindy Hyde-Smith in stunning Mississippi Senate win ► theguardian.com
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