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Justice James D. Maxwell II, makes a point during a Supreme Court session regarding HB1020, July 6, 2023. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today

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Trump federal judge nominees for Mississippi testify to Senate committee
By TAYLOR VANCE - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Thu,09/04/25-5:12PM , 341 Reads 6,330 Statewide
Senators pressed Mississippi’s two nominees for federal judgeships on Wednesday about their judicial philosophy, qualifications and how they feel about the U.S. Supreme Court recognizing gay marriage.
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Democratic DA Scott Colom announces U.S. Senate run against Hyde-Smith
By TAYLOR VANCE - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Wed,09/03/25-11:26AM , 454 Reads 7,401 Statewide
In 2023, Hyde-Smith blocked Colom’s nomination by President Biden for a federal judicial seat.

Scott Colom, a Democratic district attorney in north Mississippi, is expected to announce today that he will run for the U.S. Senate next year against incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith.
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National Democrats promote five candidates in Mississippi special legislative races
By TAYLOR VANCE - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Wed,09/03/25-9:52AM , 323 Reads 5,428 Statewide
In 2023, the organization also promoted a slate of Democratic candidates seeking to defeat incumbent Republicans in Mississippi. None of those candidates were successful.
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U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith speaks to supporters during her reelection campaign launch at the Mississippi Agriculture Museum in Jackson, Miss., on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today

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Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith launches reelection bid with visit from U.S. agriculture secretary
By TAYLOR VANCE - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Fri,08/29/25-2:42PM , 691 Reads 7,804 Statewide
Hyde-Smith joked about riding in a truck with a member of the audience and “spotlighting” deer along a trail, something that is illegal in Mississippi.
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