Mississippi senator to face a prosecutor she blocked from the federal bench, CNN projects

Mississippi’s Senate primaries set up a general election showdown between an incumbent and a challenger she blocked from federal judgeship.

Mississippi Primary Election Results

Scott Colom, a district attorney with the backing of top Democrats in Mississippi, is widely favored to win the chance for a ...

Sen. Hyde-Smith set for November clash with Dem foe she once vanquished

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith wins GOP primary to defend her Mississippi Senate seat against Democratic challenger District Attorney Scott Colom in November's general election.

How one GOP senator blocked a nominee — and ended up with a real opponent

Democrat Scott Colom talked to Semafor about his challenge to Mississippi’s Cindy Hyde-Smith, who blocked his bid to become a federal judge three years ago.
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'Long shot' upset taunts GOP as senator faces candidate she rejected for lifetime seat

A Mississippi GOP Senator may be challenged for her seat by a Democrat she once blocked from a federal judge appointment, ...
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GOP senator's Biden-era veto may backfire as nominee she tanked may soon take her seat

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) blocked a federal judicial nominee three years ago — and now that nominee has become a strong potential challenger as she runs for re-election. According to Semafor, Scott ...