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Scott Colom

Democratic candidate for United States Senate, Mississippi · Challenger

District Attorney, Mississippi 16th Circuit Court District

Scott Colom has been District Attorney for Mississippi's 16th Circuit Court District (Lowndes, Oktibbeha, Clay and Noxubee counties) since January 2016. He announced his U.S. Senate campaign in 2025 and is the Democratic nominee. He is running against Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in the November 3, 2026 general election.

Where Colom stands

Taxes

Proposes eliminating federal income tax for teachers and police officers who earn under $75,000 a year. He cites retention problems in both professions.

Economy and cost of living

Says he is running to fight for higher wages and lower costs for Mississippians.

Health care and hospitals

Says he will work to save Mississippi's health care and hospitals. He lists health care access as a central issue of his campaign.

Constituent access

Pledges to hold regular contact with constituents, including town halls, if elected. He says Hyde-Smith has not held a town hall in six years.

Background

• District Attorney, Mississippi 16th Circuit Court District, 2016–present (elected 2015, defeating 27-year incumbent Forrest Allgood)
• Attorney
• B.A., Millsaps College
• J.D., University of Wisconsin–Madison
• Born December 24, 1982, in Columbus, Mississippi

In the news

• U.S. Senate Candidate Scott Colom and Sen. Ralph Warnock energize voters at Rally in Jackson The Mississippi Link, October 22, 2026
• Chuck Schumer PAC spends $1.2 million for Scott Colom as pundits say Hyde-Smith lead is waning Mississippi Today, October 20, 2026
• Poll pushed by Colom claiming Senate race with Hyde-Smith is "tied" was fake, fabricated Magnolia Tribune, October 20, 2026
• 'Mississippi Matters': Scott Colom promises lower costs, higher wages at rally with Sen. Warnock MPB (Mississippi Public Broadcasting), October 16, 2026

Also running for United States Senate

• Cindy Hyde-Smith Republican
• Ty Pinkins Independent

Sources

• WLOX: Colom lays out Senate primary platform (Feb. 2026)
• MPB: Colom rally with Sen. Warnock
• Wikipedia: 2026 U.S. Senate election in Mississippi
• Wikipedia: Scott Colom
• Mississippi Today: Senate Majority PAC spending

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