Senate · Mississippi
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R)
D
Scott Colom
DEM · District Attorney
R
Cindy Hyde-SmithINC
REP · U.S. Senator since 2018
I
Ty Pinkins
IND
No recent public polls · No polls logged
No recent public poll logged. · Sabato: Safe R
Mississippi 2026 elections
Mississippi votes for U.S. Senate on November 3, 2026, along with its U.S. House seats.
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2026 results in Mississippi · unofficial
Mississippi Senate
✓ Winner: Scott Colom (D)Updated Nov 12, 12:19 PM ET
Scott Colom Democrat ✓49.2%
Cindy Hyde-Smith Republican48.7%
Scott Colom won by 0.6 points · called by Fox News at Nov 11, 5:58 PM ET
Lead at Nov 3, 8:43 PM ET: D +23.4 (<1% counted) → now D +0.6
Unofficial results. Vote shares and calls from the Fox News Decision Desk results page ↗; this site does not project winners. Certified results come from the state election office.
U.S. House (4 seats): 1 D · 3 R
| District | Winner / leader | Vote % | Counted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS-1 | Trent Kelly R · incumbent · vs Cliff Johnson (D) | 58.1–40.5R +17.6 | 99% | ✓ Called |
| MS-2 | Bennie Thompson D · incumbent · vs Ron Eller (R) | 67.7–29.9D +37.8 | 99% | ✓ Called |
| MS-3 | Michael Guest R · incumbent · vs Michael Chiaradio (D) | 57.4–41.3R +16.1 | 99% | ✓ Called |
| MS-4 | Mike Ezell R · incumbent · vs Jeffrey Hulum (D) | 61.0–35.9R +25.1 | 99% | ✓ Called |
Senate and governor calls: Fox News Decision Desk. House calls: The Associated Press, as shown by Fox News. Updated Nov 12, 12:19 PM ET. All 435 House districts →
Tracked Senate and governor races
Likely R
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Voting in Mississippi
Election Day: . Confirm your registration, deadlines, voting options, polling location and sample ballot with official sources.
Register / check registration ↗Official Mississippi registration information.State / local election authority ↗Official source for election procedures and updates.
Verified deadlines
- In-person absentee voting begins (excuse required): · in person at Circuit Clerk's office (opens) · Official source ↗
- Voter registration deadline (in person; mail postmarked): · in person or mail · Official source ↗
- Last day of in-person absentee voting: · in person (closes) · Official source ↗Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon.
- Mail absentee ballot postmark deadline: · mail · postmark by this date · Official source ↗Ask your Circuit Clerk when it must arrive.
Not verified in this guide: Mail absentee request deadline; Final arrival date for mailed ballots.
Sources checked 2026-10-07. Election rules and deadlines can change; confirm details with the authority.
Registration deadlines and early voting dates for every state →
Mississippi election guide
What Mississippi voters decide on November 3, 2026
Mississippi U.S. Senate: Scott Colom (D, District Attorney) faces Cindy Hyde-Smith (R, U.S. Senator since 2018), with Ty Pinkins (I) also running. Incumbent status: Cindy Hyde-Smith (R). The seat is currently held by a Republican. The Cook Political Report rates the race Likely R and Sabato's Crystal Ball rates it Safe R. We have not logged a recent public poll for this race. Full race page →
Mississippi also elects all 4 of its U.S. House seats, which count toward the 218 needed for a House majority.
When polls close in Mississippi
Polls close at 8 p.m. ET on Election Day. See every state on our poll closing times page.
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Questions people ask
What is on the ballot in Mississippi in 2026?
Mississippi votes for U.S. Senate on November 3, 2026, along with all 4 of its U.S. House seats and state and local offices.
When do polls close in Mississippi?
Polls in Mississippi close at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Anyone in line at closing time can still vote.
How do I register to vote in Mississippi?
Registration deadlines and rules differ by state. Use vote.gov to register in Mississippi or to find your state election office, which has official deadlines and polling places.