Warnock wants Democrats to focus on the South. He’s starting in Mississippi.
The Georgia senator is working hard to get Democrat Scott Colom elected — as he weighs his own political future.
Jackson, Mississippi - Raphael Warnock is making a push for Democrat Scott Colom to win in Mississippi, part of his larger strategy to focus on the South. Colom, a local prosecutor, is leading the polls against Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, who has controlled all state government levers since 2020. The last Democrat to win Mississippi's Senate seat was in 1982.
Warnock has raised over $500,000 directly for Colom's campaign, and has called on Senate Democrats to direct more resources to the race. Warnock, who is seen as a potential presidential contender, is trying to capitalize on a favorable midterm environment for Democrats, with traditionally red states becoming more competitive. He has been visiting Mississippi and the broader South to encourage Democrats to expand into the region and build support with Black voters ahead of the 2028 election.
Despite national Democrats' support for Colom, the race remains a challenge due to the Republican dominance in the state and the high-profile competition for limited resources. An upset win by Colom could boost Warnock's own profile in the 2028 race, while also providing valuable delegates for Democrats in the South.
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