Kamala Harris Stumps in Mississippi as GOP Moves to Protect Senate Seat
Summary
Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned in Mississippi for Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom, as the Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith faces a closer race than expected. President Donald Trump plans to visit Mississippi to support Hyde-Smith before the November 3 election, highlighting national attention on this usually Republican-leaning state.Key Facts
- Kamala Harris campaigned in Columbus and Clarksdale, Mississippi, supporting Scott Colom.
- Mississippi’s Senate race is unexpectedly competitive despite Trump winning the state by nearly 23 points in 2024.
- President Trump will rally for Cindy Hyde-Smith in Corinth shortly before Election Day.
- The Republican Senate Leadership Fund is reconsidering campaign spending to protect Hyde-Smith’s seat.
- Democrats, through Senate Majority PAC, are spending $1.2 million on statewide TV and digital ads for Colom.
- Polls show Hyde-Smith leading by about 6 points, but the race is considered competitive.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and senators from other states have pushed for more resources in Mississippi.
- Prediction markets still favor Hyde-Smith with about a 90% chance of winning.
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