Global Politics Report Editorial
Democrat Scott Colom wins the closest Senate race in the country
Mississippi hadn't elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate in more than 40 years.
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Source: NPR Politics
Politics desk: Congress
Published: Nov. 11, 2026 at 06:33 PM ET
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Original source: NPR Politics