Roger Wicker

JACKSON, Miss. (WLOX) — Mississippi U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker has a message for both Democratic Sen.-elect Scott Colom and Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith following Colom’s win Wednesday night.

The highly contested race was called in Colom’s favor more than a week after Election Day, with Colom winning by less than a percentage point.

“Congratulations to Senator-elect Scott Colom. Mississippi voters have spoken, and they have honored you with the privilege to represent the state we love,” Wicker wrote in an X post. “I look forward to working together for the good of Mississippi and the United States.”

Colom responded, also in an X post, saying, “Thank you Senator @SenatorWicker. I look forward to working with you to improve our beloved state. Mississippi has bestowed on me the honor of a lifetime and I’ll spend every minute doing everything I can to be worthy of their trust. #MississippiMatters”

Wicker also took the time to recognize Hyde-Smith, who has held the Senate seat for more than eight years.

“Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith: On behalf of all Mississippians, I say thank you. For a quarter of a century, you have devoted yourself to public service,” the post read. “Mississippi farmers and outdoorsmen are better off because of you. Our rural hospitals, small businesses, and energy producers are more secure. You have protected our natural resources and championed our growing economy. I am grateful for your efforts to help Mississippi reach its potential now and in the years to come.”

Wicker’s comments follow several others after the historic win.

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