Southern Democrats see hope for first time in years, seek to build on discontent of midterm votersDemocrats see hope for political gains in the Deep South this year despite disappointments in previous elections. Democrats say voters are motivated by the rising cost of living, the war in Iran, healthcare affordability and data center worries. Alabama saw a surge in Democratic primary voting in May. In Mississippi's Senate race, Democrat Scott Colom is…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution9d agoWhole story →HealthGovernmentCindy Hyde-Smithsouthern state elections