Scott Colom

District Attorney for the 16th Judicial District of Mississippi

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District Attorney for the 16th Judicial District of Mississippi (2016–)

Born	1982-12-24 · Columbus, Mississippi
Party	Democratic
Offices	District Attorney for the 16th Judicial District of Mississippi2016-01-04–present
Education	Millsaps College (BA) University of Wisconsin, Madison (JD)

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‘I had the courage to believe in Mississippi,’ Scott Colom says after historic Senate win
Democrat Scott Colom defeated Cindy Hyde-Smith to become Mississippi’s senator, the state’s first Black senator since 1875. His victory adds to Democratic gains across the US in this year’s midterm elections.
TThe Guardian 2026-11-12 12:19
Scott Colom claims victory to become Mississippi’s first Black senator
Democrat Scott Colom claimed victory in Mississippi’s Senate race while speaking to supporters in Jackson. His defeat of incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith gives Democrats at least 55 seats in the new US Senate, which convenes in January.
GGuardian News 2026-11-12 04:58
Scott Colom blasts Democrats for not investing more in Mississippi
Mississippi Senate candidate Scott Colom, a Democrat, says his party failed to invest enough to compete in the state. The Senate race remains too close to call. NBC News correspondent Yamiche Alcindor discussed her interview with him.
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NNBC News 2026-11-05 23:17
Scott Colom blasts Democrats for not investing more in Mississippi
Mississippi Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom says Democrats did too little to make the state competitive. The Senate race remains too close to call. NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor discusses her interview with him on Meet the Press NOW.
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NNBC News 2026-11-05 21:26
Scott Colom criticizes Democrats for writing off Mississippi as Senate race remains close
With the Mississippi Senate race still too close to call, Democrat Scott Colom accused his party of giving up on the state and said Democrats had treated its voters unfairly.
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NNBC News 2026-11-05 18:59

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PoliticsColom to become Mississippi’s first Black senator since Reconstruction

Democrat Scott Colom pulled off a major upset in Mississippi, edging out Republican incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith. He is the first Democrat elected to the Senate from the state in 44 years and the first Black person elected statewide there since Reconstruction. His identical twin, Andrew Colom, spoke to CNN about the emotional moment the race was called and what the historic win means for Mississippi.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 01:30

Colom to become Mississippi’s first Black senator since Reconstruction

PoliticsWhy Scott Colom’s win in deep-red Mississippi carries deeper significance

CNN’s Jake Tapper explains why Scott Colom’s victory in deep-red Mississippi is historic.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 01:16

Why Scott Colom’s win in deep-red Mississippi carries deeper significance

PoliticsLIVE: Scott Colom speaks after winning Mississippi Senate race

Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi’s closely contested U.S. Senate race. He will be the state’s first Black senator since the post-Civil War Reconstruction era.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 00:21

LIVE: Scott Colom speaks after winning Mississippi Senate race

PoliticsAP projects Democrat Colom to become Mississippi’s first Black senator in over 100 years

The Associated Press projects that Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom will win Mississippi’s U.S. Senate election, flipping a Republican-held seat to the Democrats in the deeply Republican state.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 23:47

AP projects Democrat Colom to become Mississippi’s first Black senator in over 100 years

PoliticsDemocrat Scott Colom wins historic Senate race in Mississippi

Democrat Scott Colom has won Mississippi’s Senate race in a historic victory.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-11 23:47

Democrat Scott Colom wins historic Senate race in Mississippi

PoliticsDemocrat Colom wins Mississippi Senate seat

Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi’s US Senate race, according to an Associated Press projection. His win makes him the state’s first Black US senator in more than 140 years and marks a historic upset.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 23:33

Democrat Colom wins Mississippi Senate seat

PoliticsDemocrat Scott Colom defeats GOP incumbent in Mississippi Senate race

Scott Colom becomes Mississippi’s first Black senator since the post-Civil War Reconstruction era. The Alaska Senate race is still too early to call.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 23:23

Democrat Scott Colom defeats GOP incumbent in Mississippi Senate race

PoliticsDemocrat Scott Colom projected to win Mississippi Senate seat

Democrat Scott Colom is projected to win the closely contested Mississippi Senate seat, a significant upset for Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith. His victory would give Democrats a 55-seat Senate majority.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 23:21

Democrat Scott Colom projected to win Mississippi Senate seat

PoliticsMississippi’s Scott Colom wins Senate seat, adding another midterm victory for Democrats

Mississippi Democrat Scott Colom will become the state’s first Black senator since the post-Civil War Reconstruction era. His victory also gives Democrats an unexpected boost in their bid to control the Senate.

U.S. politicsMississippiSenate election

CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 23:14

Mississippi’s Scott Colom wins Senate seat, adding another midterm victory for Democrats

PoliticsDemocrat Scott Colom wins stunning upset in Mississippi Senate race

News media project that Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith after several days of counting, making him Mississippi’s first Black senator since the Reconstruction era after the Civil War.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 23:12

Democrat Scott Colom wins stunning upset in Mississippi Senate race