MISSISSIPPI (Lord Media): Democrat Scott Colom has ended the decades-long Republican dominance by winning a Senate seat in Mississippi, becoming the first Black senator elected from the state in 140 years.

According to U.S. media, Scott Colom defeated Republican incumbent Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in a tight race. Colom secured 49.2 percent of the votes, while his opponent received 48.7 percent. An independent candidate garnered 2.1 percent of the votes.

This victory is remarkable as Republicans have consistently won in Mississippi since 1982, and former President Donald Trump won the state by more than 22 percent in the 2024 presidential election.

Cindy Hyde-Smith conceded defeat and congratulated Scott Colom in a social media video message, stating that she respects the decision of the state’s people.

In Jackson, the state capital, supporters celebrated Colom’s victory at the NAACP office. NAACP Chairman Leon Russell called it a historic win, highlighting the crucial role of the organized electoral campaign by the Black community.

Local prosecutor Scott Colom focused his campaign on inflation and economic challenges, criticizing his opponent for supporting President Trump’s trade policies.

Reports suggest that public discontent over the Trump administration’s tariff policies and the economic impacts of the Iran conflict also contributed to voter dissatisfaction with Republican candidates.