Mississippi · 2026 Midterms

What's on your Mississippi ballot

A clear, nonpartisan rundown of the candidates and races Mississippi voters will decide in the 2026 midterms, with where each candidate stands and how competitive the race is.

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U.S. Senate, Mississippi

Hyde-Smith vs ColomProjected winner

Incumbent seeking another term. Cook Political Report: Solid Republican. Democrats have not won a Mississippi Senate race since 1982.

Cindy Hyde-Smith Republican

U.S. Senator since 2018

93%est. chance of winning · Cook: Solid R
  • EconomyTax cuts, agriculture and rural priorities
  • ImmigrationStronger border enforcement
  • AbortionStrongly opposes abortion rights
  • GovernmentReliable Republican vote
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Scott Colom Democrat

District Attorney for Mississippi's 16th Judicial District

7%est. chance of winning · Cook: Solid R
  • GovernmentCriminal justice reform from his prosecutor record
  • EconomyFocus on jobs and working families
  • HealthcareSupports expanding Medicaid in Mississippi

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