Scott Colom just pulled off a major upset, becoming the first Democrat in more than 40 years to win a US Senate seat in Mississippi.
He narrowly defeated Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith after a close count of absentee and provisional ballots, with the Associated Press calling it.
Mississippi Black turnout propelled Scott Colom
Colom's victory highlights a real shift in Mississippi politics, powered by high Black voter turnout.
Nearly 40% of voters are Black, and their support was crucial.
Rising living costs and economic concerns were front and center in his campaign, where he contrasted these issues with Hyde-Smith's comments about beef prices.
The race saw high-profile visits from former Vice President Kamala Harris, showing how much voter priorities are changing in the state.