Democrat locked in Deep South Senate stunner
One of the biggest nail-biters of the 2026 election isn't playing out in a purple state, but crimson Mississippi, where Democrat Scott Colom is trying to pull off a Magnolia State marvel. The big picture: It's one of the most remarkable currents of Tuesday's blue wave. The race pitted Colom, a Democratic district attorney powered by grassroots clout, against incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith…
In Mississippi's Senate race, Democrat Scott Colom is making history as the state's first Black senator since Reconstruction and the first Democrat elected to the Senate since the 1980s. The Democratic candidate, fueled by grassroots support and historic campaigning, is challenging incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith, who won by a significant margin in 2024.
The race has drawn attention from national donors and political figures, including former Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Clinton, and even former President Obama. Colom's campaign has leveraged the power of civil rights history, with ads highlighting the struggles of Medgar Evers and the sacrifices made for the fight for Black voting rights.
The final outcome of this race remains uncertain, but the symbolism of a Black Democrat potentially taking a Senate seat in the Deep South holds immense significance for the political landscape.
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