Mississippi Senate
Scott Colom (D) vs. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) vs. Ty Pinkins (I). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a U.S. senator do?
Writes and votes on federal laws, approves or rejects the President's nominees for judges and cabinet posts, and approves treaties. 6-year term. Each state has two.
- Votes on the federal budget and taxes
- Confirms Supreme Court justices
- Serves on committees that shape bills
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Listed alphabetically by last name. Each box has the same sections in the same order. Donation and campaign links appear only after we confirm they belong to the candidate's own committee.
Scott Colom
Who they are
In their words: “Scott Colom is a seventh-generation Mississippian, proud husband and father of two, and district attorney who fights every day to keep Mississippians safe.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Lower Costs
- Raise Wages
- Save our Healthcare and Hospitals
- Clean up Washington
- Fighting Corruption. Restoring Trust. Putting Mississippi First.
What they've done
Who funds them
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Cindy Hyde-Smith
Who they are
In their words: “Cindy Hyde-Smith is a lifelong conservative demonstrated by her strong voting record as a State Senator and her leadership as Mississippi’s Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce since 2012.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
What they've done
Who funds them
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Ty Pinkins
Who they are
In their words: “A decorated veteran of the U.S. Army, Ty served honorably on active duty for 21 years, including three tours in combat—and awarded the Bronze Star for his actions. Now he running for US Senate to ensure everyone has access to the American Dream. Ty for Mississippi” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Healthcare Is a Right—Not a Privilege
- Every Mississippian Deserves a Safe, Affordable Place to Call Home
- A Quality Education for Every Child
What they've done
Who funds them
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Where they stand, issue by issue
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Scott believes a family that works hard should be able to afford groceries, gas and the light bill. Right now tariffs are taxing everything Mississippians buy, and a war nobody voted on is driving up what we pay at the pump. The Constitution gives Congress the say on both.source
Growing up, my family moved from plantation to plantation—wherever my dad could find work as a tractor driver. One of the houses we lived in was nothing more than a shack on a dirt road beside a cotton field. When we first moved in, there wasn’t even an indoor bathroom.source
Scott believes nobody should have to choose between seeing a doctor and paying the rent, and no family should have to drive an hour to reach an emergency room. Cindy Hyde-Smith voted to cut about $11 billion from Mississippi’s Medicaid to pay for a billionaire tax break.source
I believe healthcare is a fundamental human right—not a privilege based on your job, your ZIP code, or your luck. That’s why I support the Medicare for All Act —because it’s time we guarantee every American access to high-quality, affordable healthcare, no matter where they live or what they earn.source
I’m a proud product of the Mississippi public school system. My parents—hardworking folks who didn’t have much—instilled in me the importance of getting a good education. I graduated from Rolling Fork High School, then went on to Tougaloo College before joining the U.S. Army.source
Scott believes public office is a trust, not a business. Washington has forgotten that. Politicians trade stocks in the industries they oversee, the biggest donors get the first call, and the well-connected get richer while everybody else pays more. Cindy Hyde-Smith is part of it.source
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Taxes & government spending, Social Security & Medicare, Immigration & the border, Crime & public safety, Guns, Abortion, Energy & environment, Foreign policy & defense, Veterans, Farming & rural issues, Housing, Roads, transit & infrastructure.
About this race
Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican) is the incumbent. The race is rated likely Republican. 6-year term. Each state has two.
Rating from the Cook Political Report race ratings, Oct 23, 2026. Candidates from the Office of the Clerk, U.S. House: 2026 nominees from official state sources.
