Former Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom smile as they take a selfie with the crowd at a campaign rally at Columbus High School in Columbus, Miss., on Oct. 22, 2026 MFP Photo by Heather Harrison
COLUMBUS, Miss.—Former Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom at Columbus High School on Oct. 22, 12 days ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections.
Hundreds of people showed up to support the Mississippi Democrat and watch the former vice president speak at the local high school gymnasium. Many of the supporters waved navy and white campaign signs that said, “Pick a new senator,” “Colom for Senate,” and “Run through the tape” while cheering for Colom and Harris.
Here are some photos from the Colom and Harris rally on Thursday, Oct. 22.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris gestures while speaking at a campaign rally for Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom at Columbus High School in Columbus, Miss., on Oct. 22, 2026. MFP Photo by Heather HarrisonA Scott Colom supporter holds a campaign sign that says, “Pick a new senator” at a campaign rally for the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate featuring former Vice President Kamala Harris at Columbus High School in Columbus, Miss., on Oct. 22, 2026. MFP Photo by Heather HarrisonDemocratic U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom speaks at a campaign rally featuring former Vice President Kamala Harris at Columbus High School in Columbus, Miss., on Oct. 22, 2026. MFP Photo by Heather HarrisonHundreds of supporters gather at a campaign rally for the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate featuring former Vice President Kamala Harris at Columbus High School in Columbus, Miss., on Oct. 22, 2026. MFP Photo by Heather HarrisonNadia Colom, the wife of Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom, speaks at a campaign rally featuring former Vice President Kamala Harris at Columbus High School in Columbus, Miss., on Oct. 22, 2026. MFP Photo by Heather HarrisonAttendees take a selfie ahead of a campaign rally for Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom featuring former Vice President Kamala Harris at Columbus High School in Columbus, Miss., on Oct. 22, 2026. MFP Photo by Heather HarrisonFormer Vice President Kamala Harris tips her head back, laughing as a person yells, “You told us,” during a campaign rally for Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom at Columbus High School in Columbus, Miss., on Oct. 22, 2026. MFP Photo by Heather HarrisonA supporter of Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom raises a campaign sign while watching Colom and former Vice President Kamala Harris speak during a campaign rally at Columbus High School in Columbus, Miss., on Oct. 22, 2026. MFP Photo by Heather HarrisonDemocratic U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom smiles when speaking at his campaign rally at Columbus High School in Columbus, Miss., on Oct. 22, 2026, featuring former Vice President Kamala Harris. MFP Photo by Heather HarrisonFormer Vice President Kamala Harris gestures while speaking at a campaign rally for Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom at Columbus High School in Columbus, Miss., on Oct. 22, 2026. MFP Photo by Heather HarrisonDonned in pink and green, Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority sisters dance and cheer during a campaign rally for Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom featuring former Vice President Kamala Harris at Columbus High School in Columbus, Miss., on Oct. 22, 2026. MFP Photo by Heather HarrisonDemocratic U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom walks behind his wife, Nadia Colom, and their daughters, as they chat during a campaign rally featuring former Vice President Kamala Harris at Columbus High School in Columbus, Miss., on Oct. 22, 2026. MFP Photo by Heather HarrisonFormer Vice President Kamala Harris laughs while standing behind Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom during a campaign rally at Columbus High School in Columbus, Miss., on Oct. 22, 2026. MFP Photo by Heather HarrisonA Scott Colom supporter holds a campaign sign that says, “Pick a new senator” at a campaign rally for the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate featuring former Vice President Kamala Harris at Columbus High School in Columbus, Miss., on Oct. 22, 2026. MFP Photo by Heather HarrisonDeputy District Attorney for the 16th Circuit Court District Collen Hudson speaks during a campaign rally for Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom featuring former Vice President Kamala Harris at Columbus High School in Columbus, Miss., on Oct. 22, 2026. MFP Photo by Heather HarrisonFormer Vice President Kamala Harris gestures while speaking at a campaign rally for Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom at Columbus High School in Columbus, Miss., on Oct. 22, 2026. MFP Photo by Heather Harrison
State Reporter Heather Harrison has won more than a dozen awards for her multi-media journalism work. At Mississippi State University, she studied public relations and broadcast journalism, earning her Communication degree in 2023. For three years, Heather worked at The Reflector student newspaper: first as a staff reporter, then as the news editor and finally, as the editor-in-chief. This is where her passion for politics and government reporting began.
Heather started working at the Mississippi Free Press three days after graduation in 2023. She also worked part time for Starkville Daily News after college covering the Board of Aldermen meetings.
In her free time, Heather likes to sit on the porch, read books and listen to Taylor Swift. A native of Hazlehurst, she now lives in Brandon with her wife and their Boston Terrier, Finley, and calico cat, Ravioli.
