mississippi senate race
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Mike Espy Didn't Make History in Mississippi, But He and Other Black Candidates Definitely Made Progress
JACKSON, Miss—The U.S. Senate runoff between Mike Espy and Cindy Hyde-Smith got most of the national attention, but that race may not have been the most important one in Mississippi this election cycle. That’s why it’s important to not let disappointment about Espy’s failed bid to become one of the rare black candidates to win…