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Mississippi Senate stunner: Cindy Hyde-Smith concedes to Democrat Scott Colom

The Hill·November 11, 2026·1 min read
Mississippi Senate stunner: Cindy Hyde-Smith concedes to Democrat Scott Colom

Democrat Scott Colom is set to become Mississippi’s next senator after Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith conceded Wednesday, notching a major victory for his party in the ruby red state. “While this is not the outcome we worked for or hoped for, I respect the decision of Mississippi voters,” she said in a video.

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