RCindy Hyde-Smith
Republican · incumbent
Background
B.A., Millsaps College
J.D., University of Wisconsin Law School
University of Southern Mississippi
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Work experience
Campaign sites, official bios, Wikipedia, Ballotpedia
District Attorney, 16th Judicial District of Mississippi · 2016
City prosecutor, Columbus, Mississippi · 2013–2016
Colom Law Firm · 2011–2016
Municipal court judge, Aberdeen, Mississippi · 2012–2013
Staff lawyer, Mississippi Center for Justice · 2009–2011
United States senator · 2018–now
Member of the Mississippi Senate · 2000–2012
Money
$1.0M
$1.4M
From small donors
Under $200
27%
5%
$25K
None
Record in Congress
Not in the current Congress
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1.9%
Laken Riley Act
Requires federal detention of immigrants in the country illegally who are charged with theft or violent crimes.
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HALT Fentanyl Act
Permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs.
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One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Budget reconciliation law covering taxes, spending, Medicaid and SNAP.
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GENIUS Act
Sets federal rules for payment stablecoins.
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Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026
Funding bill that ended the fall 2025 government shutdown.
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Secure America Act
2026 budget reconciliation bill.
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Issues
Economy and cost of living · Mississippi, last 10 years
Economy, real GDP growth
+1.3%2025
Unemployment rate
3.6%2026 so far
Rent, yearly change · South region
+1.9%2026 so far
Home prices, yearly change
+3.6%2026 so far
“Scott believes a family that works hard should be able to afford groceries, gas and the light bill.”
scottcolom.com ↗Not on their site
“In the Senate, Scott will: Vote to cancel the Medicaid cuts to help keep rural Mississippi's emergency rooms and delivery rooms open Restore the ACA tax credits that lower insurance premiums Restore and strengthen eliminated federal ACA funding to incentivize Mississippi to finally expand Medicaid coverage”
scottcolom.com ↗Not on their site
Immigration and the border · Mississippi, last 10 years
Net international migration
2.5 per 1,0002025
“She believes illegal immigration must come to an end and supports President Trump's plans to build a wall on America's southwestern border and to increase funding to enforce U.S. immigration laws.”
cindyhydesmith.com ↗Taxes and spending · Mississippi, last 10 years
State taxes, share of the economy
6.7%2025
“Work to end the federal income tax for Mississippians making under $75,000, starting with teachers and law enforcement officers”
scottcolom.com ↗Not on their site
Not on their site