History is often remembered through the names of candidates and elected officials.

But this election is bigger than all of us.

Tomorrow, voters will go to the polls in an election that could become a defining chapter in Mississippi’s history.

At the center of the Democratic ticket is Scott Colom, the district attorney challenging Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith.

Colom is seeking to accomplish something Mississippi has not seen in generations.

The state has not elected a Democrat to the United States Senate since 1982.

And if elected, Colom would become Mississippi’s first Black United States senator elected by popular vote.

His campaign has attracted national attention, bringing new visibility to a Senate race in a state where Republicans have long dominated.

But another Democratic campaign has been building its own story in Mississippi’s Third Congressional District.

Michael A. Chiaradio is challenging Republican Congressman Michael Guest in a district where Democrats did not even field a candidate in 2024.

But this year, the picture is different.

Focusing almost exclusively on a people-first economic message, Chiaradio’s campaign has built strong relationships in communities throughout the district.

And tonight, the two candidates will campaign together at three rallies across the Third District.

The evening begins at Meridian City Hall, 1860 24th Avenue, at 5:30 PM.

They will then travel to the Barney Brown Senior Citizens Building, 285 Veterans Street in De Kalb, at 7:30 PM.

The final rally will take place at the Noxubee County Courthouse, 505 Jefferson Street in Macon, at 8:30 PM.

The events bring the two campaigns together on the eve of an election that could change Mississippi’s political history.

But their connection goes back much further.

In September 2025, Colom and Chiaradio delivered their first speeches as candidates for their respective offices at the Oktibbeha County Democratic Party’s annual banquet in Starkville.

Since then, the two have repeatedly shared the stage at Democratic events across Mississippi.

But despite their different paths, Colom and Chiaradio have something important in common.

Both believe they can win.

And their political futures may be closely intertwined.

Mississippi’s Third District is the least Republican-leaning of the state’s three Republican-held congressional districts.

Strong voter turnout for Colom could help carry Chiaradio to victory.

And a Chiaradio victory could be an important part of a statewide victory for Colom.

But now, after a long campaign, the wait is over.

Tomorrow, the candidates will give way to the voters.

But Mississippi has long struggled with low voter participation.

Too often, the decisions that shape entire communities are made with only a small portion of eligible citizens participating.

That’s why both Colom and Chiaradio have made greater voter participation central themes of their campaigns.

Because elections should belong to everyone.

Everyone should believe their vote can make a difference.

Because it can.

Tomorrow is an opportunity to take part in the democratic process and make your voice heard.

Talk to your friends, neighbors, and family members.

And make sure they know Election Day is tomorrow.

Help someone find their polling place.

Offer a ride to someone who needs to get to the polls.

And, of course, make a plan to cast your own ballot, too.

Polls will be open from 7 AM until 7 PM.

And anyone in line when the polls close is entitled to vote.

Tomorrow, the people of Mississippi have the opportunity to write the next chapter of history.

And every voter is an author of that story.