Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate race in surprise upset
Democrat Scott Colom has won the US Senate race in Mississippi, delivering a surprise result in a state that has elected Republicans for decades. The victory makes him the first Democratic senator elected in Mississippi since 1982. It also marks the first time in more than 140 years that a black person from Mississippi has been elected to the US Senate.The race remained too close to call until more than a week after election day, as local officials counted ballots that had arrived before the deadline. Colom won with 49.2% of the vote, while Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith received 48.7%,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Nov 2026 23:34 LONDON
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John Thune re-elected to lead US Senate Republicans after midterm losses
US Senate Republicans have re-elected John Thune as their leader in a closed-door vote at the US Capitol, despite calls from some lawmakers to delay the decision. Thune ran unopposed and won the backing of his conference as Republicans prepare to lose power in the Senate. The vote came after a midterm election in which the party suffered significant losses to Democrats.Thune, a South Dakota senator, said after the vote that he appreciated the chance to have an open and honest conversation with colleagues. He said he was honoured to have their continued trust and support to lead the Senate... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Nov 2026 17:30 LONDON
