Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate race, becomes first Black senator elected by voters

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Who is Scott Colom and what has he achieved?

Scott Colom is a Democrat who has won the U.S. Senate race in Mississippi. His victory makes him the first Black senator from Mississippi to be elected by voters and the first Black senator from the state in nearly 150 years.

Who were the previous Black senators from Mississippi?

Hiram Rhodes Revels was the first African American to serve in the U.S. Congress, taking his Senate seat in 1870. Blanche Kelso Bruce was the first African American to serve a full term in the U.S. Senate, seated in 1875. Both were chosen by state lawmakers.

When will Scott Colom be sworn into the Senate?

According to the digests, Scott Colom is expected to take the oath of office for the U.S. Senate in January. The exact date is not specified in the provided coverage.