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2026 Mississippi U.S. Senate — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Office: U.S. Senate
Name: Scott Colom
Party: Democratic
General Election: November 3, 2026
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FEC committee ID: C00918359
FEC committee name: SCOTT COLOM FOR SENATE
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Published website: https://scottcolom.com/
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For too long, politicians in Washington have looked out for themselves, their donors and their special interests instead of the people they were elected to serve. They trade on information the public doesn’t have, hide who is funding them, and protect an unfair system that pays off for them while the cost of groceries, health care, and keeping the lights on keeps rising for the families they’re supposed to be representing. Mississippians work hard, play by the rules, and expect their leaders to do the same.
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For too long, politicians in Washington have looked out for themselves, their donors and their special interests instead of the people they were elected to serve. They trade on information the public doesn’t have, hide who is funding them, and protect an unfair system that pays off for them while the cost of groceries, health care, and keeping the lights on keeps rising for the families they’re supposed to be representing. Mississippians work hard, play by the rules, and expect their leaders to do the same.
As a prosecutor, Scott Colom has spent his career holding the powerful accountable, without fear or favor and regardless of party. He investigated a sheriff in his own district who abused his office and worked with federal authorities to hold him accountable, even though the sheriff was a member of Scott’s own party. Scott learned these values from his parents—his mother, a trailblazing judge, and his father, a lawyer who has worked across party lines with Republicans and Democrats to improve Mississippi. In the Senate, he’ll bring those same values and the same standard to Washington and end corruption: following the evidence, telling the truth, and making government work for the people, not the well-connected.
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As a prosecutor, Scott Colom has spent his career holding the powerful accountable, without fear or favor and regardless of party. He investigated a sheriff in his own district who abused his office and worked with federal authorities to hold him accountable, even though the sheriff was a member of Scott’s own party. Scott learned these values from his parents—his mother, a trailblazing judge, and his father, a lawyer who has worked across party lines with Republicans and Democrats to improve Mississippi. In the Senate, he’ll bring those same values and the same standard to Washington and end corruption: following the evidence, telling the truth, and making government work for the people, not the well-connected.
Columbus, MS — Today, standing outside the Lowndes County Courthouse where he has served as district attorney for a decade, Scott Colom unveiled his agenda to root out corruption in Washington and made a prosecutor’s case against Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith’s role in Washington’s corruption, laying out the receipts on her self-dealing, illustrating how each one connects to a cost to Mississippians, and highlighting his own record of holding the powerful accountable regardless of party. Introduced by his mentor, Pastor and Attorney Orlando Richmond, Colom leveled a simple charge: Cindy Hyde-Smith went to Washington and started working for herself, and Mississippi pays the bill.
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Columbus, MS — Today, standing outside the Lowndes County Courthouse where he has served as district attorney for a decade, Scott Colom unveiled his agenda to root out corruption in Washington and made a prosecutor’s case against Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith’s role in Washington’s corruption, laying out the receipts on her self-dealing, illustrating how each one connects to a cost to Mississippians, and highlighting his own record of holding the powerful accountable regardless of party. Introduced by his mentor, Pastor and Attorney Orlando Richmond, Colom leveled a simple charge: Cindy Hyde-Smith went to Washington and started working for herself, and Mississippi pays the bill.
“Cindy Hyde-Smith went to Washington and started working for herself. She collected checks from rich people to pay for her own luxury living, and when a bill came up that would have made her explain it, she voted no. The farmers got the bill. She got the donation. I’ve spent my career as a prosecutor holding the powerful accountable, without fear or favor and no matter their party, and that’s exactly what I’ll bring to Washington,” said District Attorney Scott Colom.
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“Cindy Hyde-Smith went to Washington and started working for herself. She collected checks from rich people to pay for her own luxury living, and when a bill came up that would have made her explain it, she voted no. The farmers got the bill. She got the donation. I’ve spent my career as a prosecutor holding the powerful accountable, without fear or favor and no matter their party, and that’s exactly what I’ll bring to Washington,” said District Attorney Scott Colom.
Born and raised in Columbus, Mississippi, Scott and his wife Nadia are proud parents of two (eighth-generation Mississippian) daughters. He’s the son of retired Judge Dorothy Colom – the first African-American to be elected to her region’s Chancery Court – and Wilbur Colom, an attorney and one-time Republican who worked for Ronald Reagan.
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Born and raised in Columbus, Mississippi, Scott and his wife Nadia are proud parents of two (eighth-generation Mississippian) daughters. He’s the son of retired Judge Dorothy Colom – the first African-American to be elected to her region’s Chancery Court – and Wilbur Colom, an attorney and one-time Republican who worked for Ronald Reagan.
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Scott supports a full ban on stock trading by members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children, requiring them to divest or move their holdings into a blind trust, with real-time public disclosure so voters can see whose interests they’re protecting.
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Scott supports a full ban on stock trading by members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children, requiring them to divest or move their holdings into a blind trust, with real-time public disclosure so voters can see whose interests they’re protecting.
Guided by his Christian faith, Scott has dedicated his life to serving his neighbors and keeping them safe from violent criminals. Now he’s running to lower costs for families, save our Mississippi hospitals, and bring good jobs home. Scott loves his state and will always put Mississippi first – and he’ll work with anyone, Republican or Democrat, to get things done for us.
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Guided by his Christian faith, Scott has dedicated his life to serving his neighbors and keeping them safe from violent criminals. Now he’s running to lower costs for families, save our Mississippi hospitals, and bring good jobs home. Scott loves his state and will always put Mississippi first – and he’ll work with anyone, Republican or Democrat, to get things done for us.
Guided by his Christian faith and his love of Mississippi, Scott Colom announced his campaign for the U.S. Senate in September of 2025. He’s running to lower costs for families, save our Mississippi hospitals, and bring good jobs home. Our current U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith isn’t working for us anymore, voting against Mississippi jobs and investments because it serves her donors’ agenda. Scott will always put Mississippi first – and he’ll work with anyone, Republican or Democrat, to get things done for our state.
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Guided by his Christian faith and his love of Mississippi, Scott Colom announced his campaign for the U.S. Senate in September of 2025. He’s running to lower costs for families, save our Mississippi hospitals, and bring good jobs home. Our current U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith isn’t working for us anymore, voting against Mississippi jobs and investments because it serves her donors’ agenda. Scott will always put Mississippi first – and he’ll work with anyone, Republican or Democrat, to get things done for our state.
Scott Colom was elected District Attorney in 2015 when, at the age of just 32, he unseated a 27-year incumbent while running on a reform platform that called for prioritizing resources to hold violent criminals accountable.
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Scott Colom was elected District Attorney in 2015 when, at the age of just 32, he unseated a 27-year incumbent while running on a reform platform that called for prioritizing resources to hold violent criminals accountable.
And the rules have to keep up with how the self-dealing is actually happening right now. No official, however powerful, should be able to launch or promote their own cryptocurrency, take in money from foreign or anonymous buyers, and pocket the profits while setting the policies that make that coin worth more. That is the opposite of investing; it’s selling access to the highest bidder, often to buyers we can’t even see. When the people writing the rules are cashing in on them, the ones who lose are the Mississippians who just want their government to work for them.
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And the rules have to keep up with how the self-dealing is actually happening right now. No official, however powerful, should be able to launch or promote their own cryptocurrency, take in money from foreign or anonymous buyers, and pocket the profits while setting the policies that make that coin worth more. That is the opposite of investing; it’s selling access to the highest bidder, often to buyers we can’t even see. When the people writing the rules are cashing in on them, the ones who lose are the Mississippians who just want their government to work for them.
Ban stock trading and secret crypto profits: Bar members of Congress, their spouses, and their children from trading stocks or cashing in on secret crypto deals in the industries they regulate, with full divestment and real-time disclosure. And bar any public official, however powerful, from launching or promoting their own cryptocurrency, taking money from foreign or anonymous buyers, and pocketing the profits while setting the policies that make that coin worth more.
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Ban stock trading and secret crypto profits: Bar members of Congress, their spouses, and their children from trading stocks or cashing in on secret crypto deals in the industries they regulate, with full divestment and real-time disclosure. And bar any public official, however powerful, from launching or promoting their own cryptocurrency, taking money from foreign or anonymous buyers, and pocketing the profits while setting the policies that make that coin worth more.
Scott has emphasized the importance of preventing crime by making sure criminals know they will be held accountable – and also pushing for more jobs and opportunities, which he knows is the best way to prevent crime.
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Scott has emphasized the importance of preventing crime by making sure criminals know they will be held accountable – and also pushing for more jobs and opportunities, which he knows is the best way to prevent crime.
Scott will support stronger independent oversight of Congress and tougher penalties for ethics violations, including fully funding the independent watchdog that polices Congress and giving the Senate its own ethics office with real power to act. When there are no consequences for selling out the people you serve, nothing stops a senator from doing it again, and it’s working families who keep paying for a Washington that answers to everyone but them.
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Scott will support stronger independent oversight of Congress and tougher penalties for ethics violations, including fully funding the independent watchdog that polices Congress and giving the Senate its own ethics office with real power to act. When there are no consequences for selling out the people you serve, nothing stops a senator from doing it again, and it’s working families who keep paying for a Washington that answers to everyone but them.
Crack down on corruption and public fraud: Give federal investigators the resources to follow the money, protect the whistleblowers who expose wrongdoing, and root out fraud wherever it hides, from Washington to the local services Mississippians count on.
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Crack down on corruption and public fraud: Give federal investigators the resources to follow the money, protect the whistleblowers who expose wrongdoing, and root out fraud wherever it hides, from Washington to the local services Mississippians count on.
Northeastern Mississippi has embraced Scott’s approach. Since first winning election to his swing district in 2015, Scott has been re-elected twice with support from Republicans, Independents and Democrats, most recently with a winning margin that exceeded national Democrats by 10 percentage points.
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Northeastern Mississippi has embraced Scott’s approach. Since first winning election to his swing district in 2015, Scott has been re-elected twice with support from Republicans, Independents and Democrats, most recently with a winning margin that exceeded national Democrats by 10 percentage points.
Scott has done it. As district attorney, he uncovered corruption inside a local sheriff’s office and brought in federal investigators to hold those responsible accountable, because the law has to apply to the powerful, not just the powerless. In the Senate, he’ll fight to give federal anti-corruption investigators the resources they need, protect the whistleblowers who expose wrongdoing, and crack down on the fraud that drains the federal programs Mississippians count on, from health care to disaster relief. And he believes a senator has no business taking money from companies under federal investigation while the families back home pay the price.
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Scott has done it. As district attorney, he uncovered corruption inside a local sheriff’s office and brought in federal investigators to hold those responsible accountable, because the law has to apply to the powerful, not just the powerless. In the Senate, he’ll fight to give federal anti-corruption investigators the resources they need, protect the whistleblowers who expose wrongdoing, and crack down on the fraud that drains the federal programs Mississippians count on, from health care to disaster relief. And he believes a senator has no business taking money from companies under federal investigation while the families back home pay the price.
Colom built the case for that plan on Hyde-Smith’s own record. She billed more than $10,000 in Las Vegas hotel stays to her campaign, funded by lobbyist and corporate money, then voted to block the transparency measure that would have required her to explain it. She has taken checks from fertilizer companies under federal investigation for price-fixing, gouging the very farmers she claims to fight for on one of their biggest expenses. She voted to block a ban on members of Congress trading the stocks they regulate. And she voted to give the crypto industry the green light without the one safeguard that would have barred the president from cashing in, as he pocketed more than $1.4 billion in crypto income in a single year. Each receipt, Colom argued, lands on a cost: farmers pay more at the co-op, families pay more at the checkout, and billionaires in New York and California got a tax handout while Mississippian’s premiums climb and rural hospitals hang on.
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Colom built the case for that plan on Hyde-Smith’s own record. She billed more than $10,000 in Las Vegas hotel stays to her campaign, funded by lobbyist and corporate money, then voted to block the transparency measure that would have required her to explain it. She has taken checks from fertilizer companies under federal investigation for price-fixing, gouging the very farmers she claims to fight for on one of their biggest expenses. She voted to block a ban on members of Congress trading the stocks they regulate. And she voted to give the crypto industry the green light without the one safeguard that would have barred the president from cashing in, as he pocketed more than $1.4 billion in crypto income in a single year. Each receipt, Colom argued, lands on a cost: farmers pay more at the co-op, families pay more at the checkout, and billionaires in New York and California got a tax handout while Mississippian’s premiums climb and rural hospitals hang on.
Scott believes our campaign finance system is broken, and he’ll work with Democrats, Republicans, and Independents to overturn Citizens United and restore the power of everyday Americans in our democracy. Scott also supports reforms that increase transparency, strengthen disclosure of campaign spending and lobbying, and make it easier for voters to know who is trying to influence their elected officials.
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Scott believes our campaign finance system is broken, and he’ll work with Democrats, Republicans, and Independents to overturn Citizens United and restore the power of everyday Americans in our democracy. Scott also supports reforms that increase transparency, strengthen disclosure of campaign spending and lobbying, and make it easier for voters to know who is trying to influence their elected officials.
While career politicians protect the unfair system that rewards them, Scott has spent his career holding people accountable when they abuse it, regardless of party.
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While career politicians protect the unfair system that rewards them, Scott has spent his career holding people accountable when they abuse it, regardless of party.
“And I’m running for the United States Senate, because that’s not how Washington works anymore. Too many politicians are taking care of themselves, their donors, and their special interests. Everybody except the people who voted to put them in that position. Everyone except the people who need them. “Too many of them trade stock on information that we would never have. They protect a system that pays off for them, while the cost of our groceries, our gas, our health care keeps going up and up.
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“And I’m running for the United States Senate, because that’s not how Washington works anymore. Too many politicians are taking care of themselves, their donors, and their special interests. Everybody except the people who voted to put them in that position. Everyone except the people who need them. “Too many of them trade stock on information that we would never have. They protect a system that pays off for them, while the cost of our groceries, our gas, our health care keeps going up and up.
The people of Mississippi deserve a government that works for them, not the wealthy, the well-connected, or the insiders who profit while working families pay more. Scott will fight to end the self-dealing, bring hidden influence into the open, and make sure public office is about serving the public.
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The people of Mississippi deserve a government that works for them, not the wealthy, the well-connected, or the insiders who profit while working families pay more. Scott will fight to end the self-dealing, bring hidden influence into the open, and make sure public office is about serving the public.
If you’re like Scott and believe it’s time to root out the corruption in Washington that’s costing Mississippians more, text SCOTT to 54937 and join our movement!
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If you’re like Scott and believe it’s time to root out the corruption in Washington that’s costing Mississippians more, text SCOTT to 54937 and join our movement!
“First, if you write the rules, you should not get rich off them. I will ban members of Congress, their spouses, and their children from cashing in on stocks and secret deals in the industries they’re supposed to regulate, whether it’s Wall Street or the new cryptocurrency the president is using. Full divestment, real-time disclosure, so we can actually see who our senators are supposed to be protecting and what they’re actually doing. When the Senate had a chance to ban members and their spouses from trading individual stock, our junior senator voted to block it. I will fight to pass it.
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“First, if you write the rules, you should not get rich off them. I will ban members of Congress, their spouses, and their children from cashing in on stocks and secret deals in the industries they’re supposed to regulate, whether it’s Wall Street or the new cryptocurrency the president is using. Full divestment, real-time disclosure, so we can actually see who our senators are supposed to be protecting and what they’re actually doing. When the Senate had a chance to ban members and their spouses from trading individual stock, our junior senator voted to block it. I will fight to pass it.
“Second, ethics rules only matter if you have somebody there to enforce them, just like laws only matter if you have a DA ready to enforce them. I will fight for independent watchdogs with real teeth, tougher penalties for those who sell out the public, and a Senate ethics office that can actually act. Our junior senator, again, voted to block tougher disclosure of secret campaign money. That’s proof of what happens, and why she does it. A rule with no consequence is just a suggestion, and Washington has run on suggestions for far too long.
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“Second, ethics rules only matter if you have somebody there to enforce them, just like laws only matter if you have a DA ready to enforce them. I will fight for independent watchdogs with real teeth, tougher penalties for those who sell out the public, and a Senate ethics office that can actually act. Our junior senator, again, voted to block tougher disclosure of secret campaign money. That’s proof of what happens, and why she does it. A rule with no consequence is just a suggestion, and Washington has run on suggestions for far too long.
“Third, corruption should be investigated whether it hides in Washington or at the county courthouse. I will give federal investigators the resources to follow the money. I will protect the whistleblowers brave enough to expose wrongdoing. And I will crack down on the fraud that drains programs in Mississippi, whether it’s health care, disaster relief, or disability. Let me say plainly what should not have to be said: a senator has no business taking money from companies under investigation for cheating Mississippi.
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“Third, corruption should be investigated whether it hides in Washington or at the county courthouse. I will give federal investigators the resources to follow the money. I will protect the whistleblowers brave enough to expose wrongdoing. And I will crack down on the fraud that drains programs in Mississippi, whether it’s health care, disaster relief, or disability. Let me say plainly what should not have to be said: a senator has no business taking money from companies under investigation for cheating Mississippi.
About Scott: Scott Colom is a seventh-generation Mississippian, proud husband and father of two, and district attorney who fights every day to keep Mississippians safe. Guided by his Christian faith, Scott has dedicated his life to serving his neighbors and keeping them safe from violent criminals. Now he’s running to lower costs for families, save our Mississippi hospitals, and bring good jobs home. Scott loves his state and will always put Mississippi first, and he’ll work with anyone, Republican or Democrat, to get things done for us.
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About Scott: Scott Colom is a seventh-generation Mississippian, proud husband and father of two, and district attorney who fights every day to keep Mississippians safe. Guided by his Christian faith, Scott has dedicated his life to serving his neighbors and keeping them safe from violent criminals. Now he’s running to lower costs for families, save our Mississippi hospitals, and bring good jobs home. Scott loves his state and will always put Mississippi first, and he’ll work with anyone, Republican or Democrat, to get things done for us.
Strengthen ethics enforcement: Back independent watchdogs with real teeth and a Senate ethics office with the power to act, so breaking the rules finally comes with consequences.
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Strengthen ethics enforcement: Back independent watchdogs with real teeth and a Senate ethics office with the power to act, so breaking the rules finally comes with consequences.
Get big money out of politics: Work across party lines to overturn Citizens United and put voters, not the biggest checkbooks, back in charge of our elections.
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Get big money out of politics: Work across party lines to overturn Citizens United and put voters, not the biggest checkbooks, back in charge of our elections.
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Candidate ID: S6MS00133
Name: COLOM, SCOTT
Office: Senate
State: MS
District: Mississippi
Coverage start: 2025-08-21
Coverage end: 2026-06-30
Total receipts: $2384921.14
Total disbursements: $1537875.34
Cash on hand: $847045.80
Debts owed by committee: $61083.11
Candidate contributions: $193.09
Loans made by candidate: $25000.00
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