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Will Mississippi send a Black Democrat to the US Senate? Scott Colom says don't count him out
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Bill Barrow, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the matchup and Colom's campaign are available from KSAT 12's source.
A US Senate race in Mississippi is gaining attention. Scott Colom, a Democrat and Black man, is running against Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.
Colom's background is notable, having grown up with a Republican father who supported Ronald Reagan. Colom's bid is considered an underdog effort in a state traditionally run by white conservatives. However, several factors could make the race competitive.
Further details about the matchup and Colom's campaign are available from KSAT 12's source. The outcome of this race could impact the Senate majority, currently held by Republicans. For more information on Colom's campaign and the Mississippi Senate race, readers can refer to the original source.
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Category: parks Published: August 7, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A US Senate race in Mississippi is gaining attention. Scott Colom, a Democrat and Black man, is running against Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith. Colom's background is notable, having grown up with a…
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