Mississippi Republican Party congratulates Scott Colom on U.S. Senate victory

JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi Republican Party Chairman Mike Hurst is congratulating Scott Colom on his election to the United States Senate and acknowledging the outcome of Mississippi’s Senate race.

In a statement released Tuesday, Hurst said Republicans respect the decision made by Mississippi voters and congratulated Colom on his victory.

“Scott Colom ran a good campaign here in Mississippi, and I congratulate him on his victory. The people of Mississippi have spoken, and we Republicans respect their decision. I am deeply grateful to Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and her staff for their years of faithful service to our state, and to the countless Mississippians who worked tirelessly, day in and day out, on behalf of this cause in which we so deeply believe. While elections may determine who holds public office, they do not define who we are as a people nor diminish the principles we hold dear. Tomorrow, the sun will rise over the same Mississippi we loved yesterday, and with humility in our hearts, faith in our people, and confidence in our convictions, we will continue working together to make this state and our country better than before.”

The statement serves as the Mississippi Republican Party’s official response to Colom’s victory and thanks outgoing Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, campaign staff, volunteers and supporters for their efforts during the race.

The election will send Scott Colom to Washington as Mississippi’s newest member of the U.S. Senate.