Aaron Fritschner

House guy. DCoS @repdonbeyer | past: @jenniferwexton @KamalaHarris @deborahrossnc | he/him | Hendersonville, NC native | SciFi, RocknRoll fan | Tweets mine/dumb

[Aaron Fritschner @Fritschner]

A brief throwaway movie line that I think about all the time in Congress and the U.S. government, delivered by Captain Kirk in Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan- “You have to learn why things work on a Starship.”

[Kamala Harris @KamalaHarris]

The power is with the people, and the people of Mississippi are with Scott.

@scott_colom makes history today as the first Black senator elected in Mississippi since Reconstruction. I saw firsthand when campaigning with him in his hometown that he is a brilliant leader and dedicated public servant who will work tirelessly to serve every Mississippian with pride.

Congratulations, Scott.

[Ashton Pittman @ashtonpittman]

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith concedes.

[Nathaniel Reed @ReedReports]

CONFIRMED: Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) called Democrat Scott Colom to concede.

@scrippsnews is told by a Colom spokesperson that during the call the now-Senator-Elect told Sen. Hyde-Smith: “God bless you, thank you Senator”

[Lace N. @elacyn829]

I took this photo oh my god 😭

[dart @dartunorro]

Scott Colom in Mississippi, finding out the race was called for him while wearing a Richard Pryor hoodie. Nov. 11, 2026

(AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

[Jake Tapper 🦅 @jaketapper]

Just sent to me: Folks at the Mississippi NAACP office watching @CNN project @ScottColom’s Senate win. We referenced Medgar Evers in our coverage and that’s the office where Evers worked — bullet holes in the windows from that era remain.

[Patrick Gaspard @patrickgaspard]

I can’t stop the tears right now.
Mississippi. Mississippi.

It is breathtaking.
Emmett Till, Medgar Evers, Goodman, Schwerner and Chaney, Fannie Lou Hamer.
Lift Every Voice and Sing!
Mississippi

[Luke @lukechessie]

One of my favorite shots I grabbed of @scott_colom on the campaign trail came from Ruleville, MS, home of Fannie Lou Hamer.

[Benjy Sarlin @BenjySarlin]

When that AP call hits

[Ashton Pittman @ashtonpittman]

AP CALLS MISSISSIPPI SENATE RACE FOR SCOTT COLOM.

Scott Colom will be Mississippi’s next U.S. senator and the first Black senator to represent the state in the U.S. Capitol since 1881. It comes 6 years after Mississippi retired its Confederate state flag.
https://t.co/LcAW6AZlfA

[Kayland Partee @KaylandPartee]

I’ve filmed Super Bowls. I’ve filmed Rose Bowls. I’ve had the privilege of capturing some incredible moments. But helping Mississippi turn blue will be the most meaningful work I may ever do. Some things are bigger than the camera. #ScottColom #MississippiMatters

[Marina Orcutt @Marina_Liz]

Could not be more proud to be part of Team Colom. Congrats, Senator-elect @scott_colom!

[Scott Colom @scott_colom]

Y’all got that? Colom (kuh-LOAM).

[Ryan Sayles @RyanSayles_]

Black History #pickanothersenator

[Kayland Partee @KaylandPartee]

We actually made History

[Gerard @Gerard_Hen]

THIS is what this campaign has always been about. While so many people are focused on dividing and distracting us from what really matters, Scott has always believed in bringing people together and finding common ground. He is a leader and will make a great Senator.

[Albert Fujii @AlbertFujii]

THE NEXT U.S. SENATOR FOR THE GREAT STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

[helen hare @helenhare]

Congratulations to Senator-elect @scott_colom! Couldn’t be prouder to have been part of this campaign.

[Senate Majority PAC @MajorityPAC]

The next senator from the great state of Mississippi: SCOTT COLOM!!