Senate Republicans are facing another unexpected setback in Mississippi. Incumbent Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, a Republican, has lost her bid for a second full term to state District Attorney Scott Colom, as reported by The Associated Press.
The race between Hyde-Smith and Colom was tight until late October. More than a week after Election Day, the AP declared Colom the winner. This outcome increases the Democrats’ control of the U.S. Senate to 55 seats, compared to 44 for the Republicans.
Mississippi District Attorney Scott Colom, center, is running for Senate against Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., and has backers with deep pockets in the Soros family.
President Donald Trump supported Hyde-Smith, and the Senate Leadership Fund, linked to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, made a significant last-minute ad purchase. However, these efforts couldn’t halt Colom’s momentum.
Cindy Hyde-Smith was seeking another term in the Senate. Her defeat comes after she had previously obstructed Colom’s appointment to a district court seat during the Biden administration. Both parties invested major resources and influential figures to avoid this loss for the Republicans.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
Alex Miller is a writer covering the U.S. Senate for Fox News Digital.
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