AUTOMATED SUMMARY
Democrat Scott Colom, a district attorney, has defeated Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in the Mississippi Senate race, according to the Associated Press.
Hyde-Smith conceded late Wednesday, and Colom will become the state's first Black senator since Reconstruction. The projection came after a close count and was not widely expected by national analysts.
FACTS
01 President Donald Trump rallied behind Hyde-Smith, and a seven-figure, last-minute Senate Leadership Fund ad buy did not stop Colom's momentum. FOX NEWS
Facts behind the paywall: “Colom's blocked judgeship nomination under Hyde-Smith, Soros-linked donation claims, and the absentee ballot count shift”
The fact-sheet below is for members only.
Instead of going through each source and separating the facts from the opinions and agendas, become a member and get the fact sheet. Same story, five minutes, no spin to unpick.
Get 30 days for $1.99 →A subscription gets you:
- ⚡ The 5 minute morning briefing, Monday–Friday
- ⚡ Fast, clear summaries of stories that matter
- ⚡ Day’s biggest story with uncensored facts and insights
- ⚡ Fact-checks on viral hoaxes
- ⚡ Spotlight on stories the media is burying
- 🎧 Audio version for on-the-go
