Primary
Democratic Primary
Held March 10, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Colom ✓ | 109,817 | 79.6% | |
| Priscilla Williams-Till | 28,075 | 20.4% |
Republican Primary
Held March 10, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cindy Hyde-Smith ✓ | 127,852 | 80.8% | |
| Sarah Adlakha | 30,344 | 19.2% |
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RepublicanGeneral Election Polling Average
No scientific polls in the last 30 days — the figure is the newest qualifying poll of the locked matchup (n=1), not a 30-day mean; table shows the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more — subscribe for the full history. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data for Progress (D) partisan·D ±4.1 D-sponsored | 2026-08-15 | 1018 LV | ±3.00 | Scott Colom 38.00% | Cindy Hyde-Smith 44.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 Mississippi Senate race?
Cindy Hyde-Smith leads Scott Colom 44% to 38% in the PollingSource polling average — a R+6.0 margin based on the newest qualifying poll of the locked matchup (no polls in the last 30 days).
Is the 2026 Mississippi Senate race competitive?
No — the expert consensus rates it Safe R for Republicans.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 Mississippi Senate race say?
The most recent public poll, from Data for Progress (D) (completed August 15, 2026), found Scott Colom (D) at 38% and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) at 44%.
When is the 2026 Mississippi Senate race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average on this page is the newest qualifying scientific public poll of the locked matchup — there were no scientific polls in the last 30 days, so this is not a 30-day mean. We do not exclude pollsters. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
Appointed 2018, won special and 2020
Independent Expenditures Updated 1 hour ago
Top Spenders
- AB PAC Dem-aligned $1,719,707
- FULCRUM PAC Dem-aligned $1,317,350
- NEW SOUTHERN MAJORITY IE PAC Dem-aligned $699,951
- UNITED FUTURES PAC Dem-aligned $562,038
- AMERICAN MISSION GOP-aligned $494,528
- BLACKPAC Dem-aligned $411,018
- GOVERNMENT THAT WORKS PAC Dem-aligned $379,623
- CONSERVATIVE LEADERS OF AMERICA GOP-aligned $133,948
- FIELD TEAM 6, INC. Dem-aligned $16,457
- VOTE COURAGE 4 DEMOCRACY FUND Dem-aligned $11,735
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