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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedOctober 26, 2026Miami-Dade County

Trump campaigns in Mississippi for Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith as Democratic challenger Scott Colom attends the rally site

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President Donald Trump traveled to Corinth, Mississippi, to rally support for Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith amid a surprisingly competitive race against Democratic challenger Scott Colom. Colom attended the rally site to converse with voters, while Trump criticized him from the stage as a "Marxist radical." The stop highlights Republican efforts to defend seats in traditionally safe states ahead of midterm elections that could shift control in Washington.

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Why It Matters

The race in Mississippi reflects broader voter discontent over inflation and foreign policy that has expanded s for Democrats seeking to flip control of Congress and statehouses.

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Who's Mentioned

PersonHaley Stevens“Condemned a Rebellion PAC ad regarding U.S. support for Israel”PersonJD Vance“Traveled to Kansas and Montana to support GOP candidates”PersonAdam Hamiltons“Challenging Roger Marshall in Kansas”OrganizationRebellion PAC“Created an ad in Michigan blaming high grocery prices on U.S. support for Israel”PersonJace Sullivan“Electrician from Topeka attending the Vance rally”OrganizationDemocratic Governors Association“Chaired by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear”PersonKamala Harris“Campaigning in Wisconsin for David Crowley”PersonAaron Flint“Running for Montana's 1st Congressional District”PersonJohn Stennis“Last Democrat to win a Senate race in Mississippi in 1982”PersonJon Ossoff“Getting campaign assistance from Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear in Georgia”PersonSam Forstag“Running against Aaron Flint in Montana”PersonCait Conley“Challenging Mike Lawler in New York”PersonRoxie Richner“Released a statement distancing the campaign from Rebellion PAC”PersonDavid Crowley“Running for governor of Wisconsin against Rep. Tom Tiffany”PersonTom Tiffany“Trump ally running for governor of Wisconsin”PersonAbdul El-Sayed“Distanced his campaign from a Rebellion PAC ad”PersonRoger Marshall“Facing a tight contest in Kansas against Adam Hamilton”PersonKurt Alme“Campaigning in Montana”PersonAndy Beshear“Campaigning for Democrats in Georgia”PersonCindy Hyde-Smith“Facing a competitive challenge from Democrat Scott Colom in Mississippi”PersonMike Lawler“Vulnerable House member in New York campaigning at a McDonald's drive-thru”PersonDonald Trump“President campaigning in Mississippi, Kansas, and other states ahead of midterms”PersonKeisha Lance Bottoms“Campaigning in Georgia with Sen. Jon Ossoff”PersonScott Colom“Local prosecutor challenging Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi”