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Harris Blasts Trump as She Pushes 2026 Midterms

By Drooid · Oct 26, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Harris Boosts Midterms

Kamala Harris is touring swing states to boost Democrats in the 2026 midterms.
She began in Las Vegas with Culinary Workers Union members and Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford.
Harris called President Donald Trump the most corrupt, callous and incompetent presidential administration.
In Mississippi, Harris backed Scott Colom, who could become the first Democratic senator since 1982.
Harris said she has not decided on a 2028 presidential run, stressing the 2026 midterms.

Summary

Hyde-Smith Leads

Senate Majority PAC allocated $1.2 million for statewide TV and digital ads through Nov. 3.
Republican Senate Leadership Fund is reconsidering Mississippi spending after Axios reported the race tightened.
Data for Progress poll (Aug. 5-15) showed Hyde-Smith leading Colom 44% to 38%.
Kalshi prediction market gave Hyde-Smith a 90.3% chance of winning on Thursday.

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Historical Context

Democrat John C. Stennis won Mississippi’s Senate seat in 1982, the last Democratic victory before Republicans seized both seats, highlighted by Trent Lott’s 1988 win that gave the state a two-Republican delegation for the first time since Reconstruction. In 2026, incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith (80.8% primary) faces Democrat Scott Colom (73% primary), the first viable Democratic challenge since 1982.

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Harris Boosts Midterms

Kamala Harris is touring swing states to boost Democrats in the 2026 midterms.
She began in Las Vegas with Culinary Workers Union members and Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford.
Harris called President Donald Trump the most corrupt, callous and incompetent presidential administration.
In Mississippi, Harris backed Scott Colom, who could become the first Democratic senator since 1982.
Harris said she has not decided on a 2028 presidential run, stressing the 2026 midterms.

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