Mississippi Senate Race Attracts Attention with High-Profile Backing

For almost 40 years, Mississippians have not chosen a Democrat for the Senate. However, prominent supporters of Scott Colom, the underdog candidate, believe that financial investment might change this trend. Colom, serving as a district attorney, competes against the incumbent Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, a Republican, in a predominantly conservative state.

Among Colom’s significant supporters is George Soros’ top advisor, who sees an opportunity for Colom to secure the Senate seat. During a call with Senator Elizabeth Warren and former Representative Joe Kennedy, Colom’s backers discussed strategies for his campaign.

District Attorney Scott Colom, center, is running for Senate against Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., and has backers with deep pockets in the Soros family. (Courtesy of Colom’s Senate campaign)

Soros’ advisor Michael Vachon expressed confidence, stating, “Scott can win in Mississippi. The conditions are favorable at both national and local levels.” He emphasized Colom’s strong candidacy against what he considers a weaker opponent.

Vachon acknowledged a major challenge for Colom is his low recognition among voters. He remarked, “Once people are aware of him and his story, they want to support him. The main barrier to this recognition is financial.”

Soros’ family has contributed nearly $30,000 to Colom’s campaign this election cycle, according to Federal Election Commission records. Hyde-Smith’s communications director, Nathan Calvert, responded by criticizing Colom’s reliance on out-of-state liberals, linking this support to broader political agendas.

Colom’s initial clash with Hyde-Smith occurred during his nomination for a district court judge position, a nomination blocked by Hyde-Smith using the blue slip tradition. Colom argued that, as district attorney, his decisions are guided by evidence and the law, rather than external influences.

“I’m running a grassroots campaign powered by Mississippians,” Colom stated, emphasizing his independence from donor-driven influences. He contrasted his campaign with Hyde-Smith’s, who he claims is influenced by large donors, pointing to donations from companies under federal investigation.

Hyde-Smith received $14,000 from fertilizer industry donors, including $11,000 from Koch Industries and $3,000 from Nutrien. These companies face federal scrutiny for alleged price inflation. Meanwhile, Warren envisioned the impact of a potential Democratic majority in the Senate, proposing the passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, redistricting reform, and D.C. statehood.

Alex Miller, covering the U.S. Senate for Fox News Digital, provided this report.