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Will Mississippi send a Black Democrat to the US Senate? Scott Colom says don't count him out
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Bill Barrow, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the race and Colom's campaign are available from KPRC 2 and Click2Houston, for those interested in learning more about this Mississippi Senate matchup.
A US Senate race in Mississippi is gaining attention, with Democrat Scott Colom running against Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith. Colom, a prosecutor, has a unique background, having grown up with a Republican father who supported Ronald Reagan.
Colom's bid to unseat Hyde-Smith is considered an underdog effort, given the state's history of white conservative leadership. However, several factors could make the race competitive, including Colom's biography and the state's demographics. Further details about the race and Colom's campaign are available from KPRC 2 and Click2Houston, for those interested in learning more about this Mississippi Senate matchup.
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Category: parks Published: August 7, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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