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"Hyde-Smith concedes Senate race to Colom"
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Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith conceded Mississippi's U.S. Senate race Wednesday evening, closing out more than a week of counting with a recorded message to voters and a call to Scott Colom.
"While this is not the outcome we worked for or hoped for, I respect the decision of Mississippi voters." — Cindy Hyde-Smith
Hyde-Smith congratulated Colom and wished him well in the role. Appointed to the Senate in 2018, she also called her time there one of the greatest honors of her life. The race was called Wednesday afternoon for Colom, who finished ahead 473,336 to 468,667, a margin of 4,669 votes. Colom becomes the first Black U.S. senator from Mississippi since Reconstruction and the first Democrat the state has elected to the Senate since 1982.
Gov. Tate Reeves congratulated Colom late Wednesday and said he hopes to work with the senator-elect on jobs, wages and education. Colom's own address to supporters was set for Wednesday night. Counties certify their results by Friday, Nov. 13, and the state certifies on Dec. 3.
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