Booker Campaigned for Colom in Mississippi
Senator Cory Booker joined Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom for a campaign event in Gulfport.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Elections
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Senator Cory Booker traveled to Gulfport to support Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom as the campaign intensifies in Mississippi. Colom is attempting to unseat incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in a race that is expected to be decided by a narrow margin.
Why it matters
Colom and his supporters are leveraging the presence of national Democratic figures to build momentum against the eight-year incumbent. The campaign is also utilizing digital platforms to highlight the voting record of Cindy Hyde-Smith to gain an edge in a highly competitive contest.
Recent polls from July and August 2026 indicate the race between Scott Colom and the eight-year incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith is within the margin of error. Projections suggest the final result could be decided by as few as a few dozen votes.
The players
Cory Booker
He is a United States Senator who has been active in national political campaigning.
Scott Colom
He is the Democratic candidate running for the United States Senate in Mississippi.
Cindy Hyde-Smith
She is the incumbent Republican United States Senator for Mississippi serving an eight-year term.
Angela Alsobrooks
She is a United States Senator who campaigned in Mississippi to support Democratic candidates.
The details
Scott Colom is challenging Cindy Hyde-Smith by utilizing a canvassing initiative and a new campaign website, WhereIsCindyHydeSmith.com, to target her support for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The campaign previously received support in August from Senator Angela Alsobrooks, who campaigned for Colom in Jackson.
Timeline
Senator Angela Alsobrooks campaigned for Colom in Jackson during August 2026.
Colom launched his campaign website in September 2026.
Senator Cory Booker campaigned for Colom in Gulfport on October 2, 2026.
Political Context
The race centers on the legislative record of Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, specifically her vote in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Opponents utilize this vote as a key point of critique to differentiate their platform from the incumbent's eight-year tenure.
The close nature of this contest means that individual voter turnout will likely determine the final result. Residents may see increased campaign activity and advertising as both candidates attempt to secure the few dozen to few hundred votes needed to win.
The takeaway
The active recruitment of high-profile surrogates demonstrates the strategic importance placed on narrow-margin races. Voters should remain attentive to the specific legislative voting records highlighted by campaigns as these are used to define the candidates' policy differences.
Further reading
For more information on the upcoming race, visit the Mississippi Elections section.
More information
View the candidate's critique of the incumbent's voting record on the Colom campaign attack website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Mississippi Clarion Ledger.
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