SENATE
Mississippi Senate2026
RACE AT A GLANCE
RACE TYPE
Incumbent running
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R)
COOK PARTISAN VOTING INDEX
Last updated : Apr 27, 2026D +50
R +50
R +11
Race summary
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, who will be 67 in 2026, confirmed last year that she intends to seek reelection. While she faced spirited but ultimately unsuccessful challenges from former U.S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Espy in her 2018 special election and 2020 regular election, it’s unlikely Democrats will mount much of a challenge to Hyde-Smith this time in a state that voted for Trump by 24 points.Key Dates
Filing Deadline: Feb 1, 2026
Primary Election: Jun 2, 2026
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STATE DATA
Mississippi
Population Breakdown
Source: United States Census
Past Presidential Results from this State
2024 Election Results
Source: The Cook Political Report
2020 Election Results
Source: The Cook Political Report
RACE ANALYSIS
Race Analysis
Updated: Feb 11, 2025
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