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2026 Mississippi U.S. Senate — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Office: U.S. Senate
Name: Cindy Hyde-Smith
Party: Republican
General Election: November 3, 2026
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FEC committee ID: C00675348
FEC committee name: CINDY HYDE-SMITH FOR US SENATE
Published email: [email protected]
Published website: https://www.cindyhydesmith.com/
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Hyde-Smith appointed to Senate defense appropriations panel after Graham’s death By J.T. Mitchell
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Hyde-Smith appointed to Senate defense appropriations panel after Graham’s death By J.T. Mitchell
U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith has been appointed to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, filling a vacancy created by the death of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham.
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U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith has been appointed to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, filling a vacancy created by the death of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement marking the Senate confirmation of Mississippi Supreme Court Justice James D. Maxwell II of Oxford to serve as a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi:
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement marking the Senate confirmation of Mississippi Supreme Court Justice James D. Maxwell II of Oxford to serve as a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi:
Prior to leading the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, she served 12 years in the Mississippi State Senate, including eight years as the chairman of the Agriculture Committee, a position previously never held by a woman. As a legislator, she championed policies to advance and preserve the agriculture industry. She defended private property rights, supported tort reform, and advocated for conservative budget and pro-business initiatives. She has a strong conservative voting record, a 100 percent pro-life rating, and is a lifetime member of the NRA.
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Prior to leading the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, she served 12 years in the Mississippi State Senate, including eight years as the chairman of the Agriculture Committee, a position previously never held by a woman. As a legislator, she championed policies to advance and preserve the agriculture industry. She defended private property rights, supported tort reform, and advocated for conservative budget and pro-business initiatives. She has a strong conservative voting record, a 100 percent pro-life rating, and is a lifetime member of the NRA.
As Commissioner of Agriculture, Cindy worked to ensure fairness and equity in the marketplace and protect Mississippians through enacting reasonable regulatory practices. She made a commitment to support Mississippi’s farmers and ranchers so they could continue to provide safe food and fiber at the most affordable prices, while maintaining the utmost in consumer confidence. Under her leadership, the agency was recognized as a “model agency” for effectiveness, and she held agency spending below one percent growth over her entire tenure.
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As Commissioner of Agriculture, Cindy worked to ensure fairness and equity in the marketplace and protect Mississippians through enacting reasonable regulatory practices. She made a commitment to support Mississippi’s farmers and ranchers so they could continue to provide safe food and fiber at the most affordable prices, while maintaining the utmost in consumer confidence. Under her leadership, the agency was recognized as a “model agency” for effectiveness, and she held agency spending below one percent growth over her entire tenure.
Cindy is a graduate of Copiah-Lincoln Community College and the University of Southern Mississippi and maintains close affiliations with the Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association, Lincoln County Forestry Association, Lincoln County Livestock Association, and the Mississippi Nursery and Landscape Association.
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Cindy is a graduate of Copiah-Lincoln Community College and the University of Southern Mississippi and maintains close affiliations with the Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association, Lincoln County Forestry Association, Lincoln County Livestock Association, and the Mississippi Nursery and Landscape Association.
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Cindy believes all children, including the unborn, are guaranteed the right to life by our Creator. She respects the sanctity of life and opposes taxpayer funding of abortions. As Senator, Cindy will fight for and vote to confirm pro-life judges who will interpret the law as written, and not legislate from the bench.
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Cindy believes all children, including the unborn, are guaranteed the right to life by our Creator. She respects the sanctity of life and opposes taxpayer funding of abortions. As Senator, Cindy will fight for and vote to confirm pro-life judges who will interpret the law as written, and not legislate from the bench.
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As the owner of an enhanced-carry permit, Cindy lives the right to keep and bear arms in her everyday life. She and her family own firearms, enjoy hunting, and cherish the great outdoors. She will always stand up for our 2nd Amendment Constitutional rights.
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As the owner of an enhanced-carry permit, Cindy lives the right to keep and bear arms in her everyday life. She and her family own firearms, enjoy hunting, and cherish the great outdoors. She will always stand up for our 2nd Amendment Constitutional rights.
Cindy believes the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare, should be repealed and replaced with a common-sense, patient-centered healthcare plan to help Mississippi families afford health insurance coverage without expanding the government’s role in providing health care.
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Cindy believes the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare, should be repealed and replaced with a common-sense, patient-centered healthcare plan to help Mississippi families afford health insurance coverage without expanding the government’s role in providing health care.
Cindy has an abiding respect and appreciation for America’s military, their families and our veterans. She will support policies that help strengthen our military to support our men and women in the Armed Forces so they have the best training and tools available to keep America safe. She also understands the sacrifices made by those who have fought to defend our nation. As such, she will work to ensure veterans and their families receive the benefits promised to them by a grateful nation. Recently, Cindy voted for the largest military pay increase in nearly a decade.
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Cindy has an abiding respect and appreciation for America’s military, their families and our veterans. She will support policies that help strengthen our military to support our men and women in the Armed Forces so they have the best training and tools available to keep America safe. She also understands the sacrifices made by those who have fought to defend our nation. As such, she will work to ensure veterans and their families receive the benefits promised to them by a grateful nation. Recently, Cindy voted for the largest military pay increase in nearly a decade.
As a cattle farmer, former Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee in the Mississippi legislature, and two-term Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce, Cindy knows the agriculture industry inside and out. As Agriculture Commissioner, she worked to open new markets for Mississippi’s diverse agricultural products. Agriculture is the number one economic sector in Mississippi, and nobody will be a stronger or more knowledgeable advocate in the U.S. Senate for the interests of Mississippi’s farmers and ranchers than Cindy.
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As a cattle farmer, former Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee in the Mississippi legislature, and two-term Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce, Cindy knows the agriculture industry inside and out. As Agriculture Commissioner, she worked to open new markets for Mississippi’s diverse agricultural products. Agriculture is the number one economic sector in Mississippi, and nobody will be a stronger or more knowledgeable advocate in the U.S. Senate for the interests of Mississippi’s farmers and ranchers than Cindy.
Education and workforce training are issues Cindy cares about deeply. She believes the federal government should support states’ efforts to improve educational opportunities for their citizens, but it should not dictate how they get the job done. Mississippi does not need Washington telling it how to raise and educate its children, so she will support policies that help states, local communities, teachers and parents make decisions to improve education for our children.
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Education and workforce training are issues Cindy cares about deeply. She believes the federal government should support states’ efforts to improve educational opportunities for their citizens, but it should not dictate how they get the job done. Mississippi does not need Washington telling it how to raise and educate its children, so she will support policies that help states, local communities, teachers and parents make decisions to improve education for our children.
As a conservative, Cindy knows government does not create jobs—people and businesses in the private sector are the drivers of our economy. She is a strong supporter of free markets and private property rights. Her background as a cattle farmer gives her unique insight into the struggles of hardworking men and women. Cindy knows what it’s like dealing with overburdensome regulation by Washington, D.C. To keep our economy growing, Cindy will work with her colleagues and President Trump to roll back unnecessary rules and regulations that hinder job creation and stymie economic growth.
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As a conservative, Cindy knows government does not create jobs—people and businesses in the private sector are the drivers of our economy. She is a strong supporter of free markets and private property rights. Her background as a cattle farmer gives her unique insight into the struggles of hardworking men and women. Cindy knows what it’s like dealing with overburdensome regulation by Washington, D.C. To keep our economy growing, Cindy will work with her colleagues and President Trump to roll back unnecessary rules and regulations that hinder job creation and stymie economic growth.
Throughout her career, Cindy has always supported lower taxes. She believes the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed by the Republican Congress and signed into law by President Trump is helping unleash a wave of prosperity across America. Cindy will always fight to make sure families and businesses keep more of their hard-earned money.
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Throughout her career, Cindy has always supported lower taxes. She believes the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed by the Republican Congress and signed into law by President Trump is helping unleash a wave of prosperity across America. Cindy will always fight to make sure families and businesses keep more of their hard-earned money.
One of the most important responsibilities of a United States Senator is the confirmation of judges. The men and women receive lifetime appointments, and their impact on the rule of law is enormous. In addition to Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch, President Trump has chosen quality nominees for lower federal courts as well. Cindy will be a consistent vote in support of these Constitutional conservative judges.
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One of the most important responsibilities of a United States Senator is the confirmation of judges. The men and women receive lifetime appointments, and their impact on the rule of law is enormous. In addition to Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch, President Trump has chosen quality nominees for lower federal courts as well. Cindy will be a consistent vote in support of these Constitutional conservative judges.
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See all 3,461 recordsCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected Measure Title:A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.
Cindy Hyde-Smith is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on cloture on the motion to proceed (motion to invoke cloture: motion to proceed to s. 5271 ).
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Question: On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed (Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. 5271 )
Official description: A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.
Vote result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected Measure Title:A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.
Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Yea
Nomination Confirmed
Cindy Hyde-Smith is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on the nomination (confirmation: todd blanche, of florida, to be attorney general ).
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Question: On the Nomination (Confirmation: Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General )
Official description: Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General
Vote result: Nomination Confirmed
Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Yea
Cloture Motion Agreed to
Cindy Hyde-Smith is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on the cloture motion (motion to invoke cloture: todd blanche to be attorney general ).
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Question: On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture: Todd Blanche to be Attorney General )
Official description: Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General
Vote result: Cloture Motion Agreed to
Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Yea
Bill Passed
Cindy Hyde-Smith is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on passage of the bill (h.r. 6500, as amended ).
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Question: On Passage of the Bill (H.R. 6500, as amended )
Official description: An act making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
Vote result: Bill Passed
Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Yea
Motion to Table Agreed to
Cindy Hyde-Smith is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on the motion to table (motion to table budd amdt. no. 6747 ).
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Question: On the Motion to Table (Motion to Table Budd Amdt. No. 6747 )
Statement of purpose: To strike section 2019.
Vote result: Motion to Table Agreed to
Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Yea
Cloture Motion Agreed to
Cindy Hyde-Smith is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on the cloture motion (motion to invoke cloture: collins amdt. no. 6732 to h.r. 6500 ).
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Question: On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture: Collins Amdt. No. 6732 to H.R. 6500 )
Statement of purpose: In the nature of a substitute.
Vote result: Cloture Motion Agreed to
Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Yea
Bill Passed
Cindy Hyde-Smith is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on passage of the bill (h.r. 5334, as amended ).
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Question: On Passage of the Bill (H.R. 5334, as amended )
Official description: An act to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation, as championed by the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham, and for other purposes.
Vote result: Bill Passed
Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Yea
Amendment Rejected
Cindy Hyde-Smith is recorded as voting no in the official record for on the amendment (paul amdt. no. 6715 ).
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Question: On the Amendment (Paul Amdt. No. 6715 )
Statement of purpose: To strike the provision relating to duties on countries that purchase Russian-origin crude oil or natural gas or facilitate sanctions evasion.
Vote result: Amendment Rejected
Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Nay
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Candidate ID: S8MS00261
Name: HYDE-SMITH, CINDY
Office: Senate
State: MS
District: Mississippi
Coverage start: 2021-01-01
Coverage end: 2026-06-30
Total receipts: $5458311.27
Total disbursements: $3083958.06
Cash on hand: $2535895.72
Debts owed by committee: $60000.00
Candidate contributions: $0.00
Loans made by candidate: $0.00
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