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Mississippi elects first black senator in nearly 150 years

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Mississippi elected its first black U.S. Senator since 1881, with Scott Colom representing the state. This historic milestone marks nearly 150 years of legislative exclusion for African Americans in the state. The election occurred in November 2026, following a competitive race where Colom defeated Republican nominee John H. Smith. The outcome signifies a significant shift in Mississippi's political landscape, ending a long period of racial disenfranchisement in the state legislature.

Key points

• Scott Colom became the first black U.S. Senator to represent Mississippi since 1881.
• The election took place in November 2026, following a competitive race where Colom defeated Republican nominee John H. Smith.

Context

This election represents a major milestone in Mississippi's political history, ending nearly 150 years of legislative exclusion for African Americans. The state has not had a black senator since 1881, making this outcome a significant shift in the state's political landscape.

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The evidence provided is a single sentence stating the election result and the first black senator. It does not include details about the campaign, the specific vote counts, the opposition's performance, or the broader context of Mississippi's political history beyond the 1881 date.

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