Democrat Colom leads Mississippi Senate race by 4,404 votes; historic win possible

With 99% of votes counted, Democrat Scott Colom leads in Mississippi's state Senate race by 4,404 votes, a notable shift in a traditionally conservative state. If confirmed, Colom would be the first African American in the state Senate since 1881 and expand the Democratic majority to 55 seats. The outcome remains uncertain until final certification, but the narrow margin suggests a potential recount.

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