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Mississippi · November 3, 2026
Mississippi voters will choose a U.S. Senator for a 6-year term. Current officeholder: Cindy Hyde-Smith.
Candidates
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Cindy Hyde-Smith
Incumbent
Republican
· Running for re-election
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) was appointed to the U.S. Senate in 2018 and won subsequent elections to keep the seat; she was the first woman elected to Congress from Mississippi. She previously served as Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and serves on the Appropriations Committee. Stated priorities include agriculture, rural development, and water infrastructure.
Sources: Ballotpedia; Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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Democrat
· Challenger
Scott Colom (D) is a Mississippi district attorney challenging incumbent Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in the 2026 race.
Sources: Ballotpedia.