Scott Colom
MSWhat the Signal reads
Likely R
Colom is the Democratic challenger for a seat the Signal rates Likely R. The market has Colom at 8.9¢ against Hyde-Smith's 91.5¢, down 2.1¢ since July 31. The polling average has Hyde-Smith ahead by 9.3 points, and Hyde-Smith leads 1.6 to 1 in money raised.
The market
Colom · Democratic contract
8.9¢
▼ 2.1¢since July 31
This contract settles on whether a Democrat holds the seat, not on Scott Colom by name.
299,947 traded · 214,388 open. Prices are the yes ask; sides may not sum to 100.Checked 2:09 PM ET
Colom v Hyde-Smith
Metric by metricThe 2026 race
Mississippi U.S. SenatePolling average
R+9.3
Average of 3 pollsters, June 22 to August 13.
Prior result
R+10.0
2020 general election, won by Cindy Hyde-Smith.
Fundraising
1.6 to 1
Raised 2025 to 2026, through June 30.