Colom gets $1.2 million in ad help from national Democrats in lead up to Election Day

Colom gets $1.2 million in ad support from.

Key points

• According to the PAC's Facebook page, they resisted Hyde-Smith in 2018 and backed Mike Espy, saying, "She's just plain bad news for Mississippi and for our country."
• Auditor launches Non-Profit Spending website showing Mississippi has paid non-profits over $4.2 billion since 2020.
• Senate Majority PAC, formed in 2011, confirmed Tuesday that they were dropping $1.2 million into an ad campaign in Mississippi.
• Espy went on to lose to Hyde-Smith by 7% in 2018 and then by 10% two years afterwards, with similar backing Colom has now received down the stretch.
• Colom initially sought to distance himself from El-Sayed and progressives but has since embraced the national party by welcoming former Vice President Kamala Harris, Georgia U.S.

Colom gets $1.2 million in ad support from national Democrats in lead up to Election Day. By: Frank Corder – October 20, 2026. (Image from Senate Majority PAC ad for Colom).

Meanwhile, the PAC has run ads supporting progressive candidates throughout the U.S. This election cycle, including campaigns aimed at backing Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, James Talarico in Texas, and Chris Pappas in New Hampshire.

With less than two weeks to go until the November 3 General Election, Democrat U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom is getting a little more support from D.C. Insiders backing the national party.

For context, the ad attempts to frame incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith as a "do nothing" senator "who voted to kick people off Medicaid while pocketing thousands from special interests" while saying Colom is "devoted to family and Christian faith" and will "fight corruption."

It is Senate Majority PAC's first ad in Mississippi this election cycle. The ad is scheduled to run on TV stations statewide through Election Day, alongside an extra digital program, the PAC observed. Regarding Senate Majority PAC.

Senate Majority PAC notes it was founded by "experienced, aggressive Democratic strategists" with one mission: Protect and expand the number of Democrats in the U.S. Senate.

Colom initially sought to distance himself from El-Sayed and progressives but has since embraced the national party by welcoming former Vice President Kamala Harris, Georgia U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock, Delaware U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester, Maryland U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks, and New Jersey U.S. Senator Cory Booker to Mississippi. Former Biden-era U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is coming to Mississippi this month as well. Former President Barack Obama has additionally filmed an ad for Colom.

Colom and Hyde-Smith will face off on November3, with independent candidate Ty Pinkins additionally on the ballot. 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].

News Frank Corder October 19, 2026. Mississippi incumbents hold sizeable cash advantage as General Election nears.

Republican U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith's re-election campaign has outraised all other federal candidates in Mississippi this election cycle, bringing in over $6 million. Her Democrat challenger Scott Colom is closing in on $4 million. Three of the Magnolia State's four incumbent Congressmen now top $1 million cash on hand. More From This Author. News Frank Corder October 20, 2026.

$35.5 million grant awarded to modernize 121-year-old Escatawpa River swing bridge. News Frank Corder October 20, 2026.

Auditor launches Non-Profit Spending website showing Mississippi has paid non-profits over $4.2 billion since 2020. News Frank Corder October 19, 2026.

Wicker publicly urges Trump to create a agreement with Zelenskyy: "Mr. President, Please Take This Win!" News Darlene Superville, Associated Press October 20, 2026.

Trump, Vance announce $25 million whistleblower program to encourage public to report alleged fraud. Elections Frank Corder October 16, 2026. Colom's campaign notes mugshot is "fake." Law enforcement states otherwise.

For context, a mugshot of Democrat U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom is being shared online. His team informed one media outlet it was "likely being generated by AI." The 2001 arrest record tells a different story. News Frank Corder October 16, 2026.

Colom notes U.S. Senate race with Hyde-Smith is "tied" but polling, history tell another story in Mississippi.

Mississippi has seen this playbook before from a Democrat challenger to U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith. Like Scott Colom's campaign, media outlets ran with polling results in 2020 in her race with Mike Espy showing the Democrat was within 1% of the Republican incumbent. Espy then lost by 10%. News Frank Corder October 20, 2026. Fairbanks Morse Defense doubling manufacturing capacity at its Pascagoula facility. News Jeremy Pittari October 20, 2026. Keenum, Boyce receive contract extensions, pay increases. News Cass Rutledge October 20, 2026. Lumber manufacturer investing $8.3 million in Macon expansion.

Business Frank Corder October 19, 2026.

Ingalls awarded $99 million contract modification for USS Lyndon B. Johnson sea trials. Business Cass Rutledge October 13, 2026. Startup plastics manufacturer Koinonia setting up operations in Drew. Business Cass Rutledge October 12, 2026. ALO investing over $176 million in Southaven for national distribution center. Culture Meredith Biesinger October 20, 2026. The Lyric Theatre: Tupelo's most haunting story. Culture Alistair Begg October 20, 2026. A call to commitment. Culture Robert St. John October 19, 2026. Dinner and a show. Opinion Ellery Jones October 19, 2026. Forest products industry contributes heavily to Mississippi, U.S. Economy.

Opinion Sid Salter October 14, 2026. Capital punishment logistical failures a self-fulfilling strategy of death penalty opponents? Opinion Roger Wicker October 9, 2026. Permit reform act is a much-needed course correction.

For now, colom gets $1.2 million in ad help from national Democrats in lead remains the part of the story worth watching, and further updates are likely as more details are confirmed.