Scott Colom, say it again Scott Colom. The defiant First Black Senator in Mississippi since 19th Century, we’re talking in 145 years. At what point do we stop saying the phrase “the first black anything?” The race was tight, but it was right. The people of Mississippi stood firm and elected the best person for the job. The NBC News projected the winner to be Scott Colom and the streets erupted in celebration after the call was made of Scott Colom’s Historic Win to be the First Black Senator since the Reconstruction. AP reported that 99% of the votes were counted and Scott Colom flipped the seat to the Democratic Party. A win that was a long time coming.
The elections were held on Nov 3rd 2026 and the race was called on 11/11/2026 what a journey of Resilience, Courage and Humility, in the words of another first Black leader, Yes, We Can! Scott Colom defied all odds to go from District Attorney and run for Mississippi’s Senate seat know that would be an uphill battle as Mississippi has never elected a Black Senator/Congressman in over 140 years.
Historical Significance: Before Colom’s victory, Mississippi had only elected two Black U.S. senators in its entire history—Hiram Rhodes Revels (1870–1871) and Blanche K. Bruce (1875–1881)—both of whom were chosen by the state legislature during Reconstruction rather than direct popular vote.
While there were other Black politicians that won congressional seats back then, former U.S. Representative Mike Espy, Mike Colom is the State’s First Black U.S. Senator in 145 years.
Thank you, Mississippi, for voting Blue, a win is a win! The Democrats are going into 2028 owning both the House and Senate at a phenomenal advantage. Let’s hope that they use this wisely.
Steph Cee
Melanin Power Magazine.
Ceo and Founder