Mississippi Senate Race Heats Up as Colom Challenges Hyde-Smith

Mississippians haven’t elected a Democrat to the Senate in nearly four decades. However, the backers of Scott Colom, the district attorney running against incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi, aim to change that by investing in the campaign.

Backers Betting Big on Colom

George Soros’ advisor, Michael Vachon, believes Colom can flip the Senate seat. In a recent call with Sen. Elizabeth Warren and former Rep. Joe Kennedy, Vachon outlined a strategy for Colom’s success. Vachon stated, “Scott can win in Mississippi. Conditions are favorable at both the national and local levels. He’s competing against a weak opponent, and nationwide dissatisfaction could work in his favor.”

“Not enough people know who he is,” Vachon mentioned, emphasizing the importance of increasing Colom’s name recognition.

The Soros family has already contributed nearly $30,000 to Colom’s campaign. Hyde-Smith’s communications director, Nathan Calvert, criticized Colom for relying on what he termed ‘out-of-state liberal elites.’

Campaign Clashes and Fundraising

Colom’s first political clash with Hyde-Smith occurred over his nomination to a district court judge position under the Biden administration. Hyde-Smith used her senatorial veto power to thwart his nomination. Colom stated that his decisions as district attorney are based on evidence and law, not financial influences. He emphasized his grassroots campaign, aiming to serve Mississippians rather than donors.

Hyde-Smith has reportedly received $14,000 from the fertilizer industry since 2018. This includes $11,000 from Koch Industries and $3,000 from Nutrien, both under federal investigation for allegedly inflating prices. Meanwhile, Colom points this out as a weakness in Hyde-Smith’s campaign, which he said prioritizes donors over constituents.

Political Implications

Sen. Elizabeth Warren highlighted the potential for a Democratic Senate majority with a Colom victory in November. She outlined goals like passing the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, ending gerrymandering, and supporting D.C. statehood.

Alex Miller covers U.S. Senate news for Fox News Digital.