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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Cindy Hyde-Smith Nominee Incumbent
RepublicanGeneral Election Polling Average
Average is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls. Fewer than three uses the polls that exist. The rating uses that average when the newest poll ended in the last 30 days. The table lists the polls in that average, plus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wedgewood Polls | 2026-10-14 | 511 LV | ±4.30 | Scott Colom 48.00% | Cindy Hyde-Smith 52.00% |
| Data for Progress (D) partisan·D 2024 err 4.1 D-sponsored | 2026-08-15 | 1018 LV | ±3.00 | Scott Colom 38.00% | Cindy Hyde-Smith 44.00% |
| Impact Research (D) partisan·D | 2026-04-12 | 500 LV | ±4.40 | Scott Colom 39.00% | Cindy Hyde-Smith 42.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 Mississippi Senate race?
Cindy Hyde-Smith leads Scott Colom 46% to 41.7% in the PollingSource polling average — a R+4.3 margin based on 3 polls, the last three or fewer.
Is the 2026 Mississippi Senate race competitive?
Yes — the PollingSource polling average rates it Lean R, the current rating band, and the race is competitive.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 Mississippi Senate race say?
The most recent public poll, from Wedgewood Polls (completed October 14, 2026), found Scott Colom (D) at 48% and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) at 52%.
When is the 2026 Mississippi Senate race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls, or fewer when fewer exist. One poll sets the rating when it ended in the last 30 days. We do not exclude pollsters. The table lists recent polls, including ones older than those three. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
Appointed 2018, won special and 2020
Independent Expenditures Updated just now
Top Spenders
- AB PAC Dem-aligned $2,026,911
- FULCRUM PAC Dem-aligned $1,362,350
- GOVERNMENT THAT WORKS PAC Dem-aligned $1,255,282
- NEW SOUTHERN MAJORITY IE PAC Dem-aligned $781,351
- UNITED FUTURES PAC Dem-aligned $606,287
- BLACK VOTERS MATTER ACTION PAC Dem-aligned $508,000
- AMERICAN MISSION GOP-aligned $494,528
- NEW DEAL FOR ALL, INC. Dem-aligned $481,500
- BLACKPAC Dem-aligned $411,018
- CONSERVATIVE LEADERS OF AMERICA GOP-aligned $133,948
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