Magic in Mississippi: Democrat locked in Deep South Senate stunner
One of the biggest nail-biters of the 2026 election isn't playing out in a purple state, but crimson Mississippi, where Democrat Scott Colom is trying to pull off a Magnolia State marvel. The big picture: It's one of the most remarkable currents of Tuesday's blue wave. The race pitted Colom, a Democratic district…
Covered by 2 sources from 2 countries. First reported by Axios ·
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Magic in Mississippi: Democrat locked in Deep South Senate stunner
One of the biggest nail-biters of the 2026 election isn't playing out in a purple state, but crimson Mississippi, where Democrat Scott Colom is trying to pull off a Magnolia State marvel. The big picture: It's one of the most remarkable currents of Tuesday's blue wave. The race pitted Colom, a Democratic district…
Mississippi election marks political earthquake in the Deep South
Democrat Scott Colom could become the first Black man from the state to reach the US Senate in 150 years
Coverage details
2 outlets from 2 countries are covering this story: Axios and Financial Times. Axios published it first, on November 5, 2026; the last outlet to join was Financial Times, 35 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: Democrat Scott Colom, Deep South, Mississippi and Senate.
By country: United States (1), United Kingdom (1).
