Political Herald of Mississippi

AGP Executive Report

Last update: 11 hours ago

Historic Senate Upset: Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith in a narrow, weeklong count, becoming Mississippi’s first Black U.S. senator since Reconstruction and the first Democrat elected to the seat since 1982. Colom pledged to represent all Mississippians; his win also gives Democrats a 55-seat Senate majority. Ballot Scrutiny: The drawn-out count renewed concerns over Mississippi’s voter rolls and affidavit ballots, with voting-rights groups questioning barriers that left many ballots at risk. Governor’s Race: State Auditor Shad White has launched a 2027 bid for governor, promising to take on the state’s “good ol’ boys’ club.”

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Nov. 11, 2026

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Mississippi Couldn’t Stop Scott Colom’s Victory—but It Wasn’t for Lack of Trying

Slate Magazine |

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Slate Magazine

Left-wing

Owned By	Donald Graham through Graham Holdings Company
Year Founded	1996
Website	slate.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, New York, Brooklyn
Owner Country	United States

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Political Gabfest Conundrums Live in NYC

Slate Magazine |

Owner: Donald Graham info about owner

Slate Magazine

Left-wing

Owned By	Donald Graham through Graham Holdings Company
Year Founded	1996
Website	slate.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, New York, Brooklyn
Owner Country	United States

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5 hours ago

Mississippi Just Elected A Black Senator, And Somewhere The Ghost Of Jim Crow Is Looking For Its Blood Pressure Medication

NewsOne |

Owner: Cathy Hughes & Alfred C. Liggins info about owner

NewsOne

Left-wing

Owned By	Cathy Hughes & Alfred C. Liggins through Urban One & iONE Digital
Year Founded	2008
Website	https://newsone.com/
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	United States

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5 hours ago

Mississippi Elects Scott Colom, First Black Senator in 145 Years

The San Antonio Observer - Texas |

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The San Antonio Observer - Texas

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Owned By	Stephanie Zarriello
Year Founded	1995
Website	saobserver.com
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Texas, San Antonio
Owner Country	United States

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Mississippi voters elect Scott Colom in historic U.S. Senate race

Twin States News - Mississippi |

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Twin States News - Mississippi

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Owned By	Bill Fielder through Coastal Television Broadcasting Group
Year Founded	Indeterminate
Website	www.twinstates.news
Domain Registration Year	2017
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Mississippi, Meridian
Owner Country	United States

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Election integrity group praises MS Secretary of State’s work to clean voter rolls

The Center Square - Illinois |

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The Center Square - Illinois

Right-wing

Owned By	The Franklin News Foundation (Nonprofit, Chris Krug, President & CEO, John Tillman, Chairman))
Year Founded	2019
Website	www.thecentersquare.com
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
Owner Country	United States

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Arkansas attorney bears witness in Mississippi’s momentous Senate election

Arkansas Times |

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Arkansas Times

Left-wing

Owned By	Alan Leveritt
Year Founded	1974
Website	www.arktimes.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Arkansas, Little Rock
Owner Country	United States

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How Scott Colom did what no Democrat has done in Mississippi’s Senate race in more than 40 years

WLBT - Mississippi |

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WLBT - Mississippi

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Owned By	Gray Media Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1953
Website	www.wlbt.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Mississippi, Jackson
Owner Country	United States

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