Cox, an LGBTQ ally who had the endorsement of Equality California, bested incumbent David Valadao, who had a poor record on queer issues.
As Mississippi agriculture commissioner, the now-senator objected to the hosting of a commitment ceremony on state-owned property.
Hyde-Smith, who also has a history of problematic racial remarks, bested Mike Espy, who would have been the state's first black U.S. senator since Reconstruction.
Xochitl Torres Small’s win brings the Democrats’ gain to 39 seats, according to CNN.
Cross Coburn, a 20-year-old former Groves, Texas, City Council member, is suing the city alleging, that he was pushed out of office for being gay.
