Senate Majority PAC's Ad Campaign

Senate Majority PAC announced a $1.2 million television advertising campaign supporting Democrat Scott Colom against Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi Senate race.

“A decade in power, Hyde-Smith hasn’t passed one piece of legislation, but she did vote to kick people off Medicaid”

Scott Colom's Background

Scott Colom, 43, is a Democratic candidate for US Senate and district attorney for Mississippi's 16th Judicial District covering Clay, Lowndes, Noxubee and Oktibbeha counties.

Colom's Legal Career

Colom studied English and history at Millsaps College before earning a law degree cum laude from University of Wisconsin Law School.

Colom's Public Service

Colom entered public service as a judge in 2011, becoming first Black justice court judge in Lowndes County, then served as municipal court judge and prosecutor.

Hyde-Smith's Opposition

Hyde-Smith blocked Colom's federal judgeship nomination in 2022 by refusing to return a procedural blue slip.

Mississippi Senate Race Challenge

Mississippi has been Republican stronghold since 1982 with no Democrat winning US Senate election, making Colom's challenge difficult.

Colom's Campaign Focus

Colom launched Senate campaign in September 2025 focusing on affordability, healthcare and employment while criticizing Hyde-Smith's voting record.