In a surprise move, a Democrat from Mississippi is taking on the state's senior senator, who has a reputation for being a formidable obstacle to progressive causes. Michael Guest, a former federal prosecutor and congressman, is throwing his hat into the ring to challenge Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, who famously blocked his nomination to a federal judgeship in 2020. Guest's decision to run comes as Democrats see an opportunity to flip a seat in a state that has become increasingly important in national politics. As Guest challenges Hyde-Smith's conservative record, the campaign is expected to be a closely watched test of the state's shifting politics.
In Mississippi, a Democrat Challenges the Senator Who Blocked His Judgeship The New York Times
