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Who Is Scott Colom? U.S. Senate Candidate in Mississippi

District attorney and Democratic candidate running for the U.S. Senate in Mississippi

Last updated October 08, 2026 453-word guide Editor Ban the Bots

Scott Colom serves as a district attorney and is a Democratic candidate running for the U.S. Senate in Mississippi.

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Colom ran for Lowndes County District Attorney in 2015 and announced his campaign for the U.S. Senate in September 2025.

Where Scott Colom Is Now

Scott Colom serves as a district attorney and is running as a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Mississippi, as reported by ddtonline.com and wolverineswire.usatoday.com.

Current role: District attorney and Democratic candidate running for the U.S. Senate in Mississippi
Known for: Calling for a pause on the construction of data centers
Recent news: Competing on the November 3 General Election ballot against Cindy Hyde-Smith and independent candidate Ty Pinkins

Career and Senate Campaign Launch

Colom ran for Lowndes County District Attorney in 2015, according to ddtonline.com. In September 2025, he announced his campaign for the U.S. Senate.

Following Colom's September 2025 Senate announcement, Alex Soros hosted a fundraiser in New York for him, as reported by ddtonline.com. Democrats have directed national money toward Colom's challenge against Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, according to nymag.com.

Stance on AI Data Centers

Colom has called for a pause on data center construction, stating, “Mississippi families shouldn’t be asked to foot the bill for somebody else’s AI data center,” as reported by ddtonline.com. He has stated that Mississippians deserve a say if data center projects come to their communities.

Colom claimed that the average Entergy household in Mississippi pays around $10.60 more per month because of a data center bailout, according to ddtonline.com. In September, Colom issued a press release criticizing incumbent U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith over the ad campaign of the pro-AI Super PAC Leading the Future.

Campaign Activities and Platform

Colom has campaigned on raising the federal minimum wage and expanding rural health care, as reported by wolverineswire.usatoday.com.

Colom launched the website WhereIsCindyHydeSmith.com in September in response to an attack website from Cindy Hyde-Smith, as reported by wolverineswire.usatoday.com. He used allies like U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson to build public support from Democrats for his campaign. U.S. Senator Cory Booker campaigned for Colom in Gulfport, Mississippi, and U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks joined Colom in Jackson in August. According to ddtonline.com, Colom has also appeared at 'No Kings' protests at the Mississippi Capitol dating back to October 2025.

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Frequently asked questions

▸ Who is Scott Colom?

Scott Colom is a district attorney and a Democratic candidate running for the U.S. Senate in Mississippi.

▸ What is Scott Colom's position on AI data centers?

Colom has called for a pause on the construction of data centers, stating that Mississippi families should not foot the bill for someone else's AI data center and that communities deserve a say on projects coming to their areas.

▸ What claim did Scott Colom make regarding Entergy bills?

Colom claimed that the average Entergy household in Mississippi pays around $10.60 more per month because of a data center bailout.

▸ Who is Scott Colom running against in the election?

Colom is competing on the November 3 General Election ballot against Cindy Hyde-Smith and independent candidate Ty Pinkins.

▸ What policy issues has Scott Colom campaigned on?

Colom has campaigned on raising the federal minimum wage and expanding rural health care.

▸ Which public officials have supported or campaigned for Scott Colom?

U.S. Senator Cory Booker campaigned for Colom in Gulfport, U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks joined him in Jackson in August, and Colom used allies like U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson to build support.