Why it matters
The result changes Mississippi’s representation in the U.S. Senate and contributes to the balance of power in Congress. One outlet reports that Democrats will control both chambers, but the supplied articles do not provide a broader breakdown of that outcome.
What happens next
Colom is identified as senator-elect in the supplied coverage. The articles do not specify his swearing-in date or the next steps in finalizing the result.
Certification of the Mississippi result
Colom’s swearing-in and start of his Senate term
The final balance of power in both chambers of Congress