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Mississippi · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. Senate

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Cindy Hyde-Smith Republican · Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator from Mississippi, first appointed in 2018 and reelected in 2020, running for reelection in 2026. Full profile → Scott Colom Democratic Mississippi Democratic U.S. Senate nominee and 16th Circuit District Attorney challenging incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith Full profile → Ty Pinkins Independent Army veteran and attorney Ty Pinkins runs as an Independent for U.S. Senate in Mississippi in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueCindy Hyde-Smith
Republican
Scott Colom
Democratic
Ty Pinkins
Independent
Economy & jobsSupports tax cuts, deregulation, and farm-safety-net policies Voted 21 yes · 5 no · 1 missedSupports wage increases, tax cuts for workers, and fair tech-job deals Supports rural investment, living wages, and ending Trump tariffs
HousingSupports increasing housing supply by cutting regulations Voted 2 yes Mentions lowering housing costs as a priority Supports affordable housing and federal funding for Mississippi
Health careSupports patient-centered reforms; opposes ACA/Obamacare Voted 3 yes · 1 no Opposes Medicaid cuts; supports rural hospital funding Supports Medicare for All and Medicaid expansion
ImmigrationSupports strict border security and immigration enforcement Voted 5 yes Supports border security; opposes abolishing ICE Supports humane, orderly immigration reform with earned legal status
Abortion & reproductive rightsStrongly opposes abortion; supports pro-life legislation Self-described pro-life; trusts women to make own choices Opposes abortion bans; supports women's reproductive decision-making
EducationSupports state and local control of public education Voted 5 yes Supports increased federal funding for public schools Supports high-quality public education, teacher raises, and affordable pre-K
Climate & energySupports domestic energy production; no specific climate policy stance Voted 29 yes · 3 no · 1 missedSupports pause on data centers to protect ratepayers Supports climate resilience investments and clean-energy jobs for Mississippi
Crime & public safetyStrong supporter of law enforcement; backs harsher penalties for attacks on officers Voted 9 yes · 1 no Emphasizes tough prosecution and crime prevention via jobs Supports law enforcement accountability and action against trafficking and fentanyl
Taxes & budgetSupports lower taxes and permanent extension of 2017 tax cuts Voted 20 yes · 3 no Raise taxes on high earners; exempt teachers and police under $75k Supports balanced budget and reducing national debt; favors congressional budget oversight
GunsStrong Second Amendment supporter; opposes federal support for gun registries Voted 1 yes Supports Second Amendment; concerned about youth gun access Gun owner who supports Second Amendment and common-sense gun safety laws
Democracy & electionsSupports voter ID and citizenship requirements for federal elections Supports free voter ID access; opposes partisan gerrymandering Supports term limits, independent redistricting, stock trading ban, and voting rights
Foreign policy & defenseAmerica-first foreign policy; strong support for Israel and fair trade Voted 16 yes · 6 no Demands congressional oversight of Iran war; wants war to end Supports Ukraine aid with oversight; opposes sending U.S. funds to Israel unconditionally

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