Democrat Scott Colom seals historic win in Mississippi Senate race

Scott Colom, a Democrat, won a US Senate seat from Mississippi. According to the BBC, Colom is the first black person from Mississippi elected to the US Senate in over 140 years. CNN reported an interview with Colom's father following the election.

• BBC — Democrat Scott Colom seals historic win in Mississippi Senate race
• CNN — Exclusive: Scott Colom’s father: ‘He’ll get up and get to work’ after historic win

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