Trump heads to Mississippi

President Donald Trump will rally in Corinth, Mississippi for Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, who faces a competitive challenge from Democrat Scott Colom.

Hyde-Smith faces tight race

Hyde-Smith's campaign has been silent on key issues like diesel prices, inflation, and the Iran war, while Colom campaigns on healthcare cuts and grocery prices.

Democrats gain momentum

Democrats have grown optimistic about Colom after an ad attacking Hyde-Smith on beef prices went viral, with his campaign gaining traction.

Trump's approval drops

Trump's approval rating in Mississippi has fallen to its lowest level of either term, with Civiqs showing 41 percent approval and 52 percent disapproval.

Kamala Harris visits

The party sent former Vice President Kamala Harris to Mississippi last Thursday to raise Colom's profile, with Hyde-Smith welcoming the visit before it was confirmed.

Polling shows close race

A 365 Project poll shows Hyde-Smith at 43 percent and Colom at 40 percent, with the margin of error at plus or minus 3.5 percentage points.

Campaigns spend heavily

The Senate Leadership Fund launched an ad campaign in Mississippi, reserving $1.3 million in airtime, while Colom has outspent Hyde-Smith by $4.6 million to $3.2 million.

Black voters key for Colom

Mississippi has nearly 38 percent Black residents, and Colom would become the state's first Black U.S. senator since Reconstruction ended, requiring strong Black turnout.

Trump's rally schedule

Trump's rally in Corinth is part of a final week of stops in states he won comfortably in 2024, including Texas, Ohio, and Florida.

Republicans worry about Colom

Republicans are spending in Mississippi to counter Democrats, with the Senate Leadership Fund targeting Colom as too liberal and tied to George Soros.

Hyde-Smith's lead

Hyde-Smith has a lead in polls with a 7-point margin according to Pollsmax, and her chances of winning are estimated at 93 percent.

Colom's campaign strategy

Colom has responded to Trump's rally by saying Hyde-Smith is scared and that's why she's sending Trump down here, challenging Trump to a debate.

“Hyde-Smith is scared and that's why she's sending Donald Trump down here”

Turnout critical for Democrats

Mississippi has no early in-person voting, requiring strong Black turnout and white voter support for Colom to win the Senate race.

Trump's impact on race

Trump's visit could cost Hyde-Smith 3-4 points in votes but is unlikely to change the outcome of the Senate race, as she remains popular in Mississippi.

Race outcome expected

Hyde-Smith is expected to win the Senate race by about 10 points, with Democrats gaining momentum in Mississippi.