The Race That Could Flip Mississippi

About this episode

Scott Colom discusses his candidacy for U.S. Senate and the potential for Democrats in Mississippi.

Grab your sweet tea and pull up a chair! Heidi and Joel sit down with Scott Colom, candidate for U.S. Senate from Mississippi, to talk about what it actually takes to turn one of the reddest states in the nation. If you care about expanding the map, building real coalitions, and what Democrats can win when they show up, this episode's for you. In this episode: How engaging directly with voters increased turnout by 90% in Mississippi's primaries Scott Colom’s stance on tariffs, healthcare, and rural economic revival The importance of authenticity and listening in modern politics How Colom plans to combat voter suppression and fight for fair elections The story about a soldier missing his daughter's softball game—and why it hits home Insights into Mississippi's unique primary system and demographic challenges The power of community voices—like barbers and farmers—in shaping policy Most people have already written Mississippi off before the ballots are even printed. But Scott Colom isn't most people. In this conversation, the senate candidate makes the case that the most unexpected races can become the most important ones — and that the path to a Democratic Senate majority might…

People in this episode

Hosts: Heidi, Joel

Guest: Scott Colom

Topics covered

• Mississippi politics
• voter engagement
• Democratic strategy
• elections
• community involvement
• voter suppression

Keywords

• Mississippi
• Scott Colom
• voter turnout
• elections
• Democrats
• community voices
• voter suppression
• politics
• primary system

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Democrats

Places: Mississippi, Deep South

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