Cindy Hyde-Smith is the Republican U.S. Senator from Mississippi, in office since 2018.
Current term began January 3, 2021. In the Senate since April 9, 2018.
Committee assignments
- Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Senate Committee on Appropriations
- Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
- Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
- Joint Committee of Congress on the Library
Committee work shapes much of what happens in the Senate, from hearings to shaping bills before they reach the floor.
Term and next election
Cindy Hyde-Smith holds a Class 2 seat in the United States Senate. Senators serve six-year terms, and the two seats in each state sit in different classes, so they are not up for election in the same year. This seat is next on the ballot in 2026, when voters across Mississippi choose who fills it.
On the ballot November 3, 2026
Cindy Hyde-Smith is a candidate for this seat. These candidates are on the ballot:
- Cindy Hyde-Smith, Republican Incumbent
- Scott Colom, Democratic
- Ty Pinkins, Independent
Source: Mississippi Secretary of State, candidate qualifying list, checked September 26, 2026. See all 35 Senate races.
Mississippi
Cindy Hyde-Smith is one of two U.S. Senators for Mississippi, who represent the whole state rather than a single district. For the U.S. House delegation, see the Mississippi congressional districts. To find your own House representative, use the home page lookup.
Washington office: 528 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
Frequently asked questions
When is Cindy Hyde-Smith next up for election?
This seat is a Class 2 Senate seat, next up for election in 2026. Every voter in Mississippi takes part in that race.
What committees does Cindy Hyde-Smith serve on?
Cindy Hyde-Smith serves on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.
How do I contact Cindy Hyde-Smith?
You can reach the office of Cindy Hyde-Smith by phone at 202-224-5054 or through the official U.S. Senate website. The Washington office is at 528 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510.
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Last updated July 10, 2026.
Data last checked September 26, 2026.