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Mississippi's Historic Senate Race: Colom vs. Hyde-Smith

3/11/2026

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Mississippi's general election will pit U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) against Democrat Scott Colom.
Hyde-Smith previously blocked Colom's nomination for a federal judgeship, citing Soros support and transgender rights.
Democrats see potential gains despite Mississippi's Republican tilt, citing a close 2023 gubernatorial race.
If elected, Colom would be the first Black Mississippi senator since Reconstruction.

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Mississippi's general election will pit U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) against Democrat Scott Colom.
Hyde-Smith previously blocked Colom's nomination for a federal judgeship, citing Soros support and transgender rights.
Democrats see potential gains despite Mississippi's Republican tilt, citing a close 2023 gubernatorial race.
If elected, Colom would be the first Black Mississippi senator since Reconstruction.