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NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsOctober 26, 2026Miami-Dade County

President Donald Trump campaigns in Mississippi to support Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith against Democrat Scott Colom

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President Donald Trump campaigned in Corinth, Mississippi, on Monday to boost Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith as she faces a competitive challenge from Democrat Scott Colom. The article reports that the Mississippi stop is part of a closing midterm rally blitz by Republicans aiming to defend congressional majorities against Democratic challengers energized by voter discontent.

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Why It Matters

The article reports that competitive Senate and House races in traditionally safe Republican states like Mississippi and Kansas highlight the broader partisan fight for control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections.

Key Facts

  • President Donald Trump campaigned in Corinth, Mississippi, to support Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.
  • Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom made a surprise appearance at the rally site to interact with attendees.
  • Senate Democrats' super PAC entered the Mississippi contest with a $1.2 million investment, according to the article.
  • Vice President JD Vance traveled to Kansas and Montana to campaign for Republican candidates including Sen. Roger Marshall and Aaron Flint.
  • More than 30 million voters have already cast ballots in the midterm elections as parties compete for control of the House and Senate.
  • Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed distanced his campaign from a Rebellion PAC ad regarding U.S. support for Israel and grocery prices.

Who's Mentioned

locationAtlantalocationSouth Carolina“State included in the president's campaign schedule”PersonHaley Stevens“U.S. Representative who condemned a political action committee ad in Michigan”locationKentucky“State represented by Governor Andy Beshear”locationColumbiaPersonJD Vance“Vice President campaigning in Kansas and Montana for Republican candidates”locationKansas“State where JD Vance campaigned for Roger Marshall”locationMichigan“State where Abdul El-Sayed is running for Senate”PersonAdam Hamiltons“Pastor and Democratic nominee for Senate in Kansas”locationMississippi“State hosting the Senate campaign between Hyde-Smith and Colom”locationBelgrade“City in Montana where JD Vance campaigned”OrganizationRebellion PAC“Political action committee that created an ad in Michigan”PersonJace Sullivan“Topeka electrician and rally attendee”locationNew York“State where Rep. Mike Lawler is campaigning”PersonKamala Harris“Former Vice President campaigning for Democrats in Wisconsin”OrganizationWPLG Local 10“Media outlet publishing the news article”PersonAaron Flint“Republican candidate for Montana's 1st Congressional District”PersonJohn Stennis“Former Democratic U.S. Senator from Mississippi”PersonJon Ossoff“Democratic U.S. Senator from Georgia”locationNew York City“City with northern suburbs hosting a competitive House race”PersonSam Forstag“Democratic candidate for Montana's 1st Congressional District”locationWisconsin“State where Kamala Harris and David Crowley campaigned”PersonCait Conley“Democratic candidate running against Mike Lawler in New York”PersonRoxie Richner“Spokesperson for Abdul El-Sayed's campaign”locationTexas“State included in the president's campaign schedule”locationGaza“Location of military operations mentioned in a political ad”locationIowa“State included in the president's campaign schedule”PersonDavid Crowley“Milwaukee County Executive running for governor of Wisconsin”locationGeorgia“State where Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms are campaigning”PersonTom Tiffany“U.S. Representative and Trump ally”locationMontana“State where campaign events were held”PersonAbdul El-Sayed“Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan”PersonRoger Marshall“Republican U.S. Senator from Kansas facing Adam Hamilton”PersonKurt Alme“Republican Senate candidate in Montana”PersonAndy Beshear“Governor of Kentucky and chairman of the Democratic Governors Association”PersonCindy Hyde-Smith“Republican U.S. Senator from Mississippi facing a challenge from Scott Colom”locationCorinth“Mississippi city where President Trump held a rally”PersonMike Lawler“U.S. Representative in New York facing Cait Conley”PersonDonald Trump“President campaigning in Mississippi and other states for Republican candidates”locationMilwaukee County“County in Wisconsin”locationWashington“Capital city where control of Congress is at stake”PersonKeisha Lance Bottoms“Gubernatorial nominee getting campaign assistance”locationTopeka“City in Kansas where a campaign event took place”PersonScott Colom“Democratic challenger running for the U.S. Senate in Mississippi”locationSt. Paul