Purple Mississippi? Black Voters Power Dem Wins Across the South
Democracy Now! reports that in the November 6, 2026 Mississippi U.S. Senate race, Democrat Scott Colom narrowly leads Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith by more than 1,800 votes with 96% counted, and that Black voters powered Democratic wins across the South, including Keisha Lance Bottoms becoming the first African American woman governor. Cliff Albright and Chris Kromm say voter suppression and racial gerrymandering remain structural barriers, with Albright arguing the election should end debates over investing in Black and Brown voters.
