Cory Booker’s coming back to Mississippi to again campaign against Cindy Hyde-Smith

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Key points

• In 2018, the New Jersey Democrat campaigned alongside Democrat Mike Espy in the special election to replace Senator Thad Cochran who stepped down.
• Senator Cory Booker is coming to the Mississippi Coast this Friday to campaign with Democrat nominee Scott Colom.
• Senator came to Mississippi in 2018 to support rally voters for Mike Espy.
• Senate Scott Colom of Mississippi and Angie Nixon of Florida shared the love Tuesday on X.
• Booker's Mississippi stops six years ago included the Two Mississippi Museums and the University of Southern Mississippi where he and Espy sought to rally voters to their cause.

Cory Booker's coming back to Mississippi to again campaign against Cindy Hyde-Smith. By: Frank Corder – October 1, 2026. Scott Colom and Cory Booker (Photos from their Facebook pages).

Meanwhile, the New Jersey U.S. Senator came to Mississippi in 2018 to support rally voters for Mike Espy. Republican U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith defeated Espy by almost 8 points in that race. Now, Booker's coming back to the Magnolia State, this time to back fellow Democrat Scott Colom.

New Jersey U.S. Senator Cory Booker is coming to the Mississippi Coast this Friday to campaign with Democrat nominee Scott Colom.

Colom is hoping to upset heavily favored incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in the November 3 General Election.

Colom confirmed Booker's appearance in Gulfport on Wednesday evening, saying, "Y'all, I'm excited to announce we are officially launching Canvass with Colom this Friday, October 2nd, on the Gulf Coast – and my friend Senator Cory Booker is headed down to kick things off with us!"

Redistricting after the U.S. Supreme Court's Callais decision and advocating for black representation could be among the narratives cultivated by Booker and Colom during the Mississippi visit as MS NOW documented in June that Booker was "steering six figures from his political operation toward defending Black representation in the South."

"The money, first reported by MS NOW, will go to Black lawmakers targeted by new GOP maps, Southern state Democratic parties and allied groups, according to an aide, " the outlet documented.

"The Supreme Court makes rulings, but the American people can make movements, and the midterms must now be a movement election to defend Black representation and stand up for the principles of our democracy, " Booker remarked in an official note, per MS NOW.

Meanwhile, an aide for Booker informed MS NOW that "help from Booker's orbit is going toward the state Democratic parties for seven states (Alabama, Louisiana, Florida, Missouri, Mississippi, South Carolina and Tennessee), the House Democrats' campaign arm and other outside groups, as well incumbents affected by redistricting this cycle, including candidates from North Carolina, Missouri, Alabama and Louisiana." Booker's Been to Mississippi Before.

It is not the first time Booker has waded into a Mississippi Senate race against Hyde-Smith.

Booker remarked of the 2018 Senate race that "of all the races that are going on right now, none will be more of a game changer than this Senate race right here." Espy observed the need for "Obama-level turnout numbers" if he had a chance to win.

Hyde-Smith ultimately won the special election in a runoff by almost 8 points, before defeating Espy again two years afterwards by 10 points.

Healthcare could additionally be among the talking points shared by Booker and Colom in this 2026 midterm cycle when he visits the Magnolia State again, just as it was promoted by Booker and Espy in 2018. Colom has created the problem one of the central focuses of his platform.

Colom will face Hyde-Smith along with independent candidate Ty Pinkins on the November 3 ballot. Absentee voting is at present underway. Regarding the Author(s).

Frank Corder is a native of Pascagoula. For almost two decades, he has noted and offered analysis on administration, public policy, business and matters of faith. Frank's interviews, articles, and columns have been shared throughout Mississippi as well as in national publications. He is a frequent guest on radio and television, providing insight and commentary on the inner workings of the Magnolia State. Frank has served his community in both elected and appointed public office, hosted his own local radio and television programs, and managed private businesses all while being an engaged husband and father. Email Frank: [email protected].

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