Mississippi Senate Election 2026
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) is running. Rating: Likely R.
Status: upcoming. Election day is November 3, 2026.
Candidates
| Candidate | Party | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Colom | Democratic | District attorney |
| Cindy Hyde-Smith (incumbent) | Republican | Senator since 2018 |
No public polls recorded for this race.
Where the candidates stand
Scott Colom (D)
- Calls himself pro-life but would trust women to decide; supports IVF access. (2026) source
- Concerned about easy gun access without background checks. (2026) source
- Supports expanding Medicaid and ACA tax credits. (2026) source
- Says the Iran war's goal is unclear and Congress should declare war. (2026) source
- Says tariffs hurt Mississippi farmers and that Congress should set them. (2026) source
- Supports raising the federal minimum wage. (2026) source
- Criticizes extending the 2017 tax cuts for people earning over $600,000. (2026) source
- Opposes biological boys competing in girls' sports. (2025) source
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R)
- Chairs the Senate Pro-Life Caucus. (2026) source
- Strong Second Amendment advocate; would bar federal funds for gun registries. (2026) source
- Voted to end clean energy tax credits and backs expanded drilling. (2026) source
- Supports Trump's border wall and expanding E-Verify. (2026) source
- Voted against requiring congressional authorization for Iran action. (2026) source
- Calls tariffs a good tool against unfair trade. (2026) source
- Voted to extend the 2017 tax cuts. (2026) source
- Voted against federal recognition of same-sex marriages. (2022) source
Sources
- 2026 United States Senate elections (Wikipedia)
- Latest Senate polls (RealClearPolling)
- 2026 election polls (Political.org)
- Cook Political Report Senate ratings
- The Green Papers: 2026 candidates by state
- Cook Political Report Senate overview: South Carolina, Mississippi, Minnesota (Oct. 20, 2026)
- Midterm Elections in Ohio, October 2026 (Marist Poll)
- Midterm Elections in Michigan, October 2026 (Marist Poll)
Ratings, candidates and polls last updated October 24, 2026. Ratings are expert forecasts, not results.