Scott
Colom

1. Economy & jobs Supports wage increases, tax cuts for workers, and fair tech-job deals +

2. Housing Mentions lowering housing costs as a priority +

3. Health care Opposes Medicaid cuts; supports rural hospital funding +

4. Immigration Supports border security; opposes abolishing ICE +

5. Abortion & reproductive rights Self-described pro-life; trusts women to make own choices +

6. Education Supports increased federal funding for public schools +

7. Climate & energy Supports pause on data centers to protect ratepayers +

8. Crime & public safety Emphasizes tough prosecution and crime prevention via jobs +

9. Taxes & budget Raise taxes on high earners; exempt teachers and police under $75k +

10. Guns Supports Second Amendment; concerned about youth gun access +

11. Democracy & elections Supports free voter ID access; opposes partisan gerrymandering +

12. Foreign policy & defense Demands congressional oversight of Iran war; wants war to end +

1. Date unknown
   endorsement

   Sen. Angela Alsobrooks campaigns with Colom in Jackson

   Sen. Angela Alsobrooks appeared alongside Colom in Jackson in August, according to the Clarion Ledger. Exact date not specified in cited reporting.

   ↳ Why did Sen. Cory Booker campaign with Scott Colom in MS? · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
2. Oct 8
   news

   Politico reports Democrats see red-state opening in Mississippi but face cash constraints

   Politico noted Democrats were eyeing Mississippi as a potential pickup but that limited funds could prevent them from fully capitalizing on Colom's momentum against Hyde-Smith.

   ↳ Democrats spy a red-state opening. There may not be enough cash for it. · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
3. Oct 7
   news

   American Bridge PAC announces $2 million+ spend to help Colom; Republican groups have outspent Colom allies

   The Downballot reported American Bridge PAC planned to spend just over $2 million for Colom. Since early September, Republican groups had spent ~$1.6 million in the race vs. ~$500K from Colom allies.

   ↳ Morning Digest: New spending shows Senate battlefield expanding ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
4. Oct 6
   controversy

   Colom releases AI-generated video depicting Hyde-Smith avoiding reporters, sparking controversy

   Colom's campaign posted a 20-second AI-generated video of a woman resembling Hyde-Smith dodging reporters. The Mississippi Republican Party and Hyde-Smith's campaign manager condemned it as 'lies and deception.'

   ↳ AI-generated video fuels controversy in Mississippi Senate race · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
5. Oct 6
   controversy

   Colom claims Entergy customers pay $10.60 more monthly due to data centers; Entergy disputes claim

   Colom said data centers were costing average Entergy households $10.60 more per month. Entergy Mississippi pushed back, saying customers benefit from data centers rather than subsidize them.

   ↳ As Colom tries to capitalize on anti-data center sentiment, Entergy Mississippi says customers are benefitting from data centers, not subsidizing them · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
6. Oct 5
   news

   Colom calls for immediate pause on data center construction in Mississippi

   Colom demanded a halt to new data center construction until tech companies commit to paying for energy and infrastructure and providing non-temporary jobs, and said local communities should have a say.

   ↳ Fact Check: Where do Senate candidates Hyde-Smith, Colom stand on data centers? · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
7. Oct 2
   endorsement

   Sen. Cory Booker campaigns with Colom in Gulfport to launch canvassing initiative

   Booker appeared with Colom in Gulfport, urging supporters to work for the campaign and calling the Mississippi Senate race 'more important than any other Senate race right here.'

   ↳ Why did Sen. Cory Booker campaign with Scott Colom in MS? · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
8. Oct 1
   debate

   Colom challenges Hyde-Smith to debate in Columbus, calls her 'chicken' for not responding

   Colom's campaign announced he had accepted invitations from two Mississippi TV stations and sent Hyde-Smith a letter requesting a debate in Columbus. As of Oct. 1, Hyde-Smith had not accepted.

   ↳ “She's Chicken”: District Attorney Scott Colom Challenges ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
9. Oct 1
   news

   Washington Post highlights growing Democratic hope in Mississippi around Colom's campaign

   The Washington Post reported on tightening polls, Colom's Q2 fundraising lead over Hyde-Smith ($945K vs. $781K), and his $2.3 million total raised, framing Mississippi as a possible Democratic pickup.

   ↳ Mississippi Democrats dare to wonder whether Senate ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
10. Sep 30
    endorsement

    20-year Mississippi Republican voter endorses Colom, criticizes Hyde-Smith over Epstein files vote

    A long-time Republican voter publicly endorsed Colom and called out Hyde-Smith for voting against releasing the Epstein files, amplifying a cross-partisan appeal by the Colom campaign.

    ↳ 20-Year Mississippi Republican Voter Calls Out Hyde ... · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
11. Sep 28
    poll

    Colom campaign touts internal polling showing race tied or Colom narrowly ahead

    Colom's campaign promoted polling claiming a tie or narrow Colom lead after voters heard information about both candidates. Results differ from the publicly reported Data for Progress topline.

    ↳ MISSISSIPPI IN PLAY: WSJ, AP Spotlight Scott Colom's Surging ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
12. Sep 28
    news

    Democratic candidates rally in Oxford as Mississippi race draws national attention

    Democratic Senate and House candidates held a rally in Oxford, Mississippi, as the Colom campaign built momentum and national media began covering the race.

    ↳ Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate, House rally in Oxford · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
13. Sep 21
    news

    Rep. Bennie Thompson presses national Democrats to invest in Colom's Senate race

    Thompson publicly urged the DSCC to back Colom after the committee excluded the Mississippi race from a $40 million battleground investment. A DSCC spokesperson called Colom 'a strong candidate.'

    ↳ Bennie Thompson: National Democrats must help Colom · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
14. Sep 21
    poll

    Earliest public polling average for Colom vs. Hyde-Smith published

    Polling trackers began publishing averages for the 2026 Mississippi Senate race as of September 21, reflecting the race gaining national attention.

    ↳ Mississippi Senate Race 2026: Colom vs. Hyde-Smith Polls · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
15. Aug 10
    poll

    Data for Progress poll shows Hyde-Smith 47%, Colom 41% among likely voters

    A Data for Progress poll of 1,018 likely voters conducted August 5–15 put Hyde-Smith at 47% and Colom at 41%, with independent Ty Pinkins at 7%.

    ↳ Cindy Hyde-Smith Polls: Polling Average & Latest Surveys · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
16. Mar 1
    filing

    Colom wins Democratic primary for Mississippi U.S. Senate seat

    Colom and Hyde-Smith won their respective party primaries in March 2026, setting up the general election matchup.

    ↳ Morning Digest: New spending shows Senate battlefield expanding ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) union
  Listed on Colom's campaign endorsement page; no date shown. scottcolom.com
• U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks official
  Reuters reported she joined Colom in Jackson in August 2026; no specific date or separate formal endorsement announcement described. rmb.reuters.com
• The Collective PAC organization
  Listed on Colom's campaign endorsement page; no endorsement date shown. scottcolom.com
• Gulf Coast Business Council PAC organization
  Listed in a voter-guide profile; not listed on Colom's campaign endorsement page and no date found. ivoterguide.com
• U.S. Senator Cory Booker official
  Reuters reported Booker publicly backed Colom during an October 2, 2026 appearance in Gulfport. rmb.reuters.com · Oct 2, 2026
• Congressional Black Caucus PAC organization
  Campaign announced the endorsement in a press release dated August 27, 2026. scottcolom.com · Aug 27, 2026
• 17 Mississippi mayors official
  Campaign announced 17 additional mayoral endorsements on June 11, 2026; mayors from multiple cities and towns listed on campaign endorsement page. scottcolom.com · Jun 11, 2026
• Mississippi state legislators (33) official
  Campaign reported on June 11, 2026 that 33 state legislators had endorsed Colom; numerous state representatives and senators also listed on campaign endorsement page. scottcolom.com · Jun 11, 2026
• Omega Network for Action organization
  Organization announced its endorsement on May 7, 2026. omeganetworkforaction.org · May 7, 2026
• U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson official
  Endorsed Colom in a campaign radio ad announced February 17, 2026, ahead of the March 10 Democratic primary. scottcolom.com · Feb 17, 2026
• Mississippi AFL-CIO union
  Endorsed Colom at the organization's headquarters, per DeSoto County News report. desotocountynews.com · Feb 16, 2026
• Indivisible DeSoto MS organization
  A January 14, 2026 local-news report described Colom as endorsed by the group. desotocountynews.com · Jan 14, 2026

Raised

$2.38M

Spent

$1.54M

Cash on hand

$847K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record S6MS00133(opens in a new tab)