# Scott Colom

> Scott Colom is a Mississippi circuit court judge and the Democratic nominee challenging incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in the 2026 Mississippi Senate race.

## Key facts

- Party: Democratic
- Office sought: U.S. Senate
- Current office: Mississippi Circuit Court Judge
- State: MS
- Race: Mississippi Senate 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Columbus, MS
- Race rating: Safe Republican
- Campaign website: https://www.colomforsenate.com

## Biography

Scott Colom is a Mississippi circuit court judge based in Columbus, Mississippi. He is the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate race against incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in 2026.

## Background

- Professional background: Mississippi Circuit Court Judge; Attorney

## Opponents in this race

- [Cindy Hyde-Smith](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/cindy-hyde-smith-mississippi-r-2026.md) — Republican
- [Cindy Hyde-Smith](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/cindy-hyde-smith-ms-2026.md) — Republican

## Sources

- Scott Colom — Ballotpedia: https://ballotpedia.org/Scott_Colom

Last updated: 2026-06-15T19:54:18.211Z

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Source: Transparency Report — https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/scott-colom-ms-2026
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