Across racial lines, Mississippians celebrate Scott Colom’s historic election: ‘The times they are a-changin’
Summary
Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith, becoming Mississippi’s first Black senator since the Reconstruction era. Mississippians and people with ties to the state described the win as a sign of change and said they hoped Colom would address issues such as healthcare, affordability, voting rights and immigration policy.Key Facts
- Scott Colom, 43, defeated incumbent Republican senator Cindy Hyde-Smith.
- Colom became Mississippi’s first Black senator since the Reconstruction era.
- The article says Colom’s victory contributed to a Democratic Senate majority of at least 55 seats.
- Dye Bailey, a resident of Grenada, Mississippi, said Colom’s win made her proud and hoped he would support healthcare, people in need and voting rights.
- Greg P, a retired professor who grew up in Mississippi, said Colom’s ability to reach Black and white voters gave him hope.
- Catherine Park, who grew up in south Mississippi, said she hoped Colom would help improve conditions in the state.
- Sherri Vacarella said she hoped Colom would focus on affordability and address concerns about immigration enforcement and the Iran war.
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