The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) recently allocated $500,000 to a television ad supporting Scott Colom, the Democratic challenger to Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi's Senate contest.
The spot highlighted Colom's record as a district attorney and quoted him promising to "take on anyone who stands in the way of what's best for Mississippi," while accusing Hyde-Smith of having "forgotten us."
Tommy Garcia, a DSCC spokesperson, said, "Senate Democrats have expanded the battleground deep into Republican territory and we are continuing to pursue every path possible to win a Senate majority."
This advertisement represents the first DSCC money in the race, adding Mississippi to the party's list of targeted states as it seeks to reclaim the Senate majority.
Separately, the Senate Majority PAC, a leading Democratic super-PAC, has already launched a $1.2 million advertising effort for Colom, while the GOP-aligned Senate Leadership Fund has committed more than $1 million to protect Hyde-Smith's seat.
Democrats confront a steep climb; the last statewide Democratic senator from Mississippi was elected in 1982, and President Trump carried the state by 23 points in 2024.
The Cook Political Report shifted its rating for the contest from solid Republican to lean Republican, indicating a potentially tighter race.
Trump headlined a rally in Mississippi, a move the GOP hopes will boost turnout in a cycle where it feels on the defensive.
Republican strategist Hayes Dent told The Hill that frustration is growing among GOP voters toward Trump, noting that promised policies have not materialized.
Colom also enjoys endorsements from former President Barack Obama, who recorded a 30-second ad, as well as visits from former Vice President Kamala Harris and Sen. Cory Booker this month.
