Democrat Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate seat in historic upset

Democrat Scott Colom defeated the Republican incumbent in Mississippi's Senate race by fewer than 5,000 votes, a historic upset in a deeply conservative state. The win caps a midterm wave that has given Democrats control of both chambers of Congress. This marks a significant shift in the national political landscape, though the narrow margin underscores persistent partisan polarization.

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