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Thompson endorses Colom ahead of March Democratic Primary

By: Frank Corder - February 17, 2026

Congressman Bennie Thompson and Scott Colom (Photos from Facebook pages)

  • Colom, a District Attorney, is one of three Democrats running to be their party’s nominee.

Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-MS 2) has endorsed Democrat candidate Scott Colom for U.S. Senate ahead of the three-person March 10 Primary Election.

A new statewide radio ad from the Colom campaign features Thompson urging Democrats to support and vote for Colom.

“Scott is tried and true—a seventh-generation Mississippian raising his family right here. I trust him to always put Mississippi first,” Thompson says of Colom. “Scott is honest, fair, and a fighter. As district attorney, he kept our communities safe, winning 94% of his cases while giving nonviolent offenders a fair shot at a second chance.”

Thompson goes on to say, “We need a Senator who will fight to lower prices, create jobs, and protect our health care and hospitals. That’s Democrat Scott Colom.”

Colom, a District Attorney, is one of three Democrats running to be their party’s nominee. Priscilla Till and Albert Littell are also seeking the nomination.

As his party’s preferred candidate in the race for U.S. Senate, Colom has amassed nearly $700,000 in his campaign coffers as of the latest filing with the Federal Election Commission. Till reported less than $3,000 cash on hand while Littell has no report showing.

The winner of the Democratic Primary will move on to face the Republican nominee – either incumbent U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith or newcomer Sarah Adlakha – and Independent Ty Pinkins in the November General Election.

Notably, Congressman Thompson is also in a competitive Democratic Primary with Evan Turnage, a former chief counsel to U.S. Senator Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D), and Pertis Williams.

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Frank Corder

For nearly two decades, Frank Corder has reported and offered analysis on government, public policy, elections, business and matters of faith. He is the Editor for Magnolia Tribune where he oversees the day-to-day content development. Frank’s interviews, articles, and columns have been syndicated throughout Mississippi as well as in various national publications. His resume includes appearances on the BBC, CBS News, ABC News, and Fox News, among others. Frank is a frequent analyst on radio and television, providing insight and commentary on the inner workings of the Magnolia State and beyond. During his career, Frank has interviewed government officials and candidates from City Halls to the White House, including Presidential candidates, White House officials, U.S. Senators, Congressmen, Cabinet Secretaries, and Governors. He previously hosted his own local radio and television programs and has managed private businesses in the financial, hospitality, and retail sectors. Frank has served his community as an elected City Councilman and as an Assistant/Acting City Manager. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, he led the effort to plan Pascagoula's recovery and rebuilding which earned him recognition as Mississippi's Volunteer of the Year. Frank also led Pascagoula's municipal government out of a $14.5 million deficit, which the Mississippi State Auditor heralded as a model for other communities facing dire financial straits. As the president of the Pascagoula High School Quarterback Club, Frank has self-published "The Book of Pascagoula Football." He has been married for over 25 years and has two children, both of whom work in public education. Email Frank: frank@magnoliatribune.com