Mississippi is sending a new face to Washington after Democrat Scott Colom defeated incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, delivering another major victory for Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections.
The political landscape in Washington is continuing to shift following the midterm elections, with Democrats securing another important Senate victory in a state that Republicans have traditionally counted on.
According to CNN’s projections released Wednesday evening, Democratic challenger Scott Colom defeated Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi, flipping a seat that had previously been held by the GOP.
The result represents a significant setback for Republicans, particularly as Democrats continue adding to their Senate advantage heading into the next Congress.
