Black Democrat Challenges Mississippi's GOP Establishment | Durham News

Scott Colom, a Black Democrat with roots in a Republican family, is making an underdog bid for Mississippi’s U.S. Senate seat against incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith — and it’s turning into a political wildcard. Colom’s campaign leans on Mississippi’s Civil Rights legacy, economic frustrations, and the potential of energizing Black voters, while carefully avoiding appearing too liberal to win over white voters. Hyde-Smith’s team counters by portraying him as a fringe candidate tied to national Democrats, but national figures like Angela Alsobrooks are showing up to signal this race could be a pickup opportunity. With recent elections tightening and turnout efforts from groups like the NAACP gaining traction, Colom’s father believes he can flip the state if he boosts Black turnout and secures enough white support — even as Hyde-Smith’s campaign insists she’s locked in. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9e25c8d7b93fde3f