Democrat Threatens Historic Senate Upset in Deep-Red Mississippi
Summary
A recent poll shows Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith leading Democratic challenger Scott Colom by just four points in Mississippi. The race is closer than usual, suggesting the election could be competitive despite Mississippi usually voting Republican.Key Facts
- The poll shows Hyde-Smith at 52% and Colom at 48%, within the poll’s 4.3-point margin of error.
- The survey included 511 likely voters and was done from October 12 to 14.
- Hyde-Smith has strong support among white voters and people who voted for President Donald Trump in 2024.
- Colom has strong support among Black voters and young voters aged 18 to 29.
- Mississippi has not elected a Democratic senator since 1982.
- Democratic donors are increasing funding for this Senate race.
- An independent candidate, Ty Pinkins, also appears on the ballot.
- Polling only compares Hyde-Smith and Colom, so it may not reflect the full election outcome.
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