Groups Pour Millions Into Mississippi Senate Race

National political groups are increasing their spending in Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race, where Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith faces Democratic challenger Scott Colom. Senate Majority PAC has announced a $1.2 million statewide television ad buy for Colom, while a person familiar with Senate Leadership Fund’s plans said the Republican group is launching an ad campaign in the low seven figures to support Hyde-Smith. The Senate Majority PAC advertisement is scheduled to begin Wednesday and run through Election Day on November 3. The group’s first advertising investment in Mississippi this election cycle portrays Colom, a district attorney, as effective and criticizes Hyde-Smith’s record. Senate Majority PAC spokesperson Lauren French said the group considers Colom’s race competitive. Hyde-Smith’s campaign had been contacted for comment on the advertisement, according to one report. The Senate Leadership Fund’s planned spending was described by an unnamed person familiar with the group’s plans. The account did not establish a final spending total or independently document when the campaign would begin. The group’s reported effort follows the Democratic ad buy and is...