Share your reaction to Scott Colom’s Mississippi Senate win

Democrat Scott Colom has unseated Cindy Hyde-Smith, the incumbent Republican senator, to become the first Black senator in Mississippi elected since Reconstruction.Colom had been written off by pundits as having no chance of winning when he announced his campaign last year. But his viral campaign ads created memorable slogans, while he made efforts to engage Mississippians where they were – from driving a truck that offered free tacos, to talking to students and alums at college homecomings, to chatting with voters queued to see Donald Trump.Colom is the first Black senator ever directly elected by the voters of Mississippi, and the first to serve since 1881. With his victory, Democrats will hold at least 55 seats in the Senate – their largest midterm gain since 1986.What does Colom’s election win mean to you? What are your hopes for his tenure as senator?Share your experienceYou can share your response using this form. Your responses, which can be anonymous, are secure as the form is encrypted and only the Guardian has access to your contributions. We will only use the data you provide us for the purpose of the feature and we will delete any personal data when we no longer require it for this purpose. For alternative ways to get in touch securely please see our tips guide.NameWhere do you live?Tell us a bit about yourself (e.g. age, background, what you do) OptionalWhat does the election of Scott Colom mean to you?Please include as much detail as possible. What are your hopes for his leadership?Please include as much detail as possible. If you are happy to, please upload a photo of yourself here OptionalPlease note, the maximum file size is 5.7 MB.Choose fileYour contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian.Email address Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian.You can add more information here OptionalIf you include other people's names please ask them first.By submitting your response, you are agreeing to share your details with us for this feature.If you’re having trouble using the form click here. Read terms of service here and privacy policy here.