Republican Tim Scott First Black Senator Elected in South Since Reconstruction

◼ Scott's fellow Palmetto State Republican Lindsey Graham was also elected to a third term to the Senate. The Associated Press has projected both races: - Weekly Standard

AND:

AP: Republican Nikki Haley wins governor race in South Carolina. #Election2014

— Tony A. Phyrillas (@TonyPhyrillas) November 5, 2014

VIDEO: Senator Tim Scott makes history and gives his victory speech: https://t.co/mV4KY9NcnX #BlackTwitter #tcot #sctweets #SCsen

— Black Conservatives (@BlacksFund) November 5, 2014