Another blow for the Republicans, as the Democratic candidate won in Mississippi, where the last Democratic senator was in the 1980s.

In a surprising turn of events, Democrat Scott Colom won the Senate seat in Mississippi, marking the first Democratic senator since 1982 and the state's first Black senator since Reconstruction. Colom secured 49.2% of the votes, narrowly defeating Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith, who received 48.7%. This victory contributes to the Democrats holding 55 seats in the 100-member Senate. The midterm elections saw significant Democratic gains, including historic wins for Black politicians. Experts attribute the Republican losses to Donald Trump's unpopularity, which has alienated key voter demographics.