Trending
Prev Story
Next Story

Democrat Scott Colom will win Senate seat in deep-red Mississippi | CNN Politics

CNN International •
November 11, 2026 • 12:00 PM
1
1 reads 0 reactions

Scott Colom will defeat GOP Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in a major upset to become the first Democrat that voters in deep-red Mississippi have elected to the chamber in more than four decades, CNN’s Decision Desk projects.

Democrat Scott Colom will win Senate seat in deep-red Mississippi | CNN Politics

Scott Colom will defeat GOP Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in a major upset to become the first Democrat that voters in deep-red Mississippi have elected to the chamber in more than four decades, CNN’s Decision Desk projects.

Scott Colom will defeat GOP Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in a major upset to become the first Democrat that voters in deep-red Mississippi have elected to the chamber in more than four decades, CNN’s Decision Desk projects.

A New York sightseeing helicopter issued a “Mayday” call during a flight on Tuesday after experiencing engine issues and had to make an emergency landing in New Jersey.

Dr. Timothy Fong tells Sanjay Gupta the warning signs for when gambling tips into problem territory.

The US believes Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by Chinese intelligence — a claim China denies — raising questions about how foreign spy agencies may try to steal information from the world's most powerful tech executives. CNN’s Will Ripley examines a centuries-old espionage tactic and why the race for advanced AI chips is making Silicon Valley's biggest names prime intelligence targets.

Singapore Airlines has just unveiled its $1.6-billion cabin overhaul — including revamped first-class suites equipped the largest double bed ever installed on a commercial jet. CNN’s Oscar Holland tried out the record-breaking sleeping quarters, as well as new menu offerings, economy seating and a controversial new business class design that has got social media talking. The new products are set to launch in 2027 and could help Singapore's flag carrier retain the "world's best airline" title it retook from rival Qatar Airways earlier this year.

CNN Seasons host Laura Jackson takes the scenic route to Gstaad in the Swiss Alps on a restored luxury train from the 1930s.

A doorbell camera showing women making monkey noises and gestures as they walked past an apartment where three Black Ole Miss students reportedly live has sparked outrage. The University of Mississippi condemned the “offensive” behavior and says it is investigating.

UPDATE: Alaina Kunes, one of the women identified in the video, sent a statement to CNN affiliate WMC apologizing and saying her actions were “insensitive, inappropriate, and deeply harmful.” Kunes said she did not know the residents' race, adding, “I would have never intentionally made those noises or gestures toward a person of color.”

Filipina tennis star Alex Eala’s meteoric rise in the rankings has brought a whole new fanbase to the game. She recently wrapped her 2026 season in Hong Kong and tells CNN she knows there’s a “long, long road ahead” in her career.

Prev Swipe Story Next

Same Story from Other Publications

Compare how 4 other independent news outlets reported on this story.

4 Publications
The Guardian
22h ago
Mississippi makes history with Democrat Scott Colom’s Senate win - The Latest

Mississippi makes history with Democrat Scott Colom’s Senate win - The Latest

Mississippi has elected Democrat Scott Colom in a historic race in the traditionally deep-red state, making him its first Black senator since shortly after the US civil war. How did Colom’s grassroots campaign win despite limited early backing from national Democrats? Lucy Hough speaks to politics and democracy reporter George Chidi

#democrat-scott-colom #mississippi #democrat
Compare →
NPR News
1d ago
How Scott Colom defied the odds to go from DA to Mississippi's Democratic U.S. senator

How Scott Colom defied the odds to go from DA to Mississippi's Democratic U.S. senator

In a state that hasn't had a Democrat in office since 1980 and hasn't sent a Black senator to Washington since the 1870s, Colom's win represents a massive upset in state politics.

#mississippi #democrat #scott
Compare →
BBC News
1d ago
Before Scott Colom, these two men were the last black US senators in Mississippi

Before Scott Colom, these two men were the last black US senators in Mississippi

The Democratic candidate won in a southern state that had not seated a black senator since 1874.

#mississippi #scott #colom
Compare →
Al Jazeera English
1d ago
Who is Scott Colom, Mississippi’s first Black senator in 150 years?

Who is Scott Colom, Mississippi’s first Black senator in 150 years?

Mississippi is home to a large Black American population but no Black person has held a Senate seat since the 1800s.

#mississippi #scott #colom
Compare →

Related Stories

Politics & Governance
Build #2611