Cindy Hyde-Smith
MSWhat the Signal reads
Likely R
Hyde-Smith is the Republican incumbent, defending a seat the Signal rates Likely R. The market has Hyde-Smith at 91.5¢ against Colom's 8.9¢, down 1.5¢ since July 31. The polling average has Hyde-Smith ahead by 9.3 points, and Hyde-Smith leads 1.6 to 1 in money raised.
The market
Hyde-Smith · Republican contract
91.5¢
▼ 1.5¢since July 31
This contract settles on whether a Republican holds the seat, not on Cindy Hyde-Smith by name.
299,947 traded · 214,388 open. Prices are the yes ask; sides may not sum to 100.Checked 2:09 PM ET
Hyde-Smith v Colom
Metric by metricThe 2026 race
Mississippi U.S. SenatePolling average
R+9.3
Average of 3 pollsters, June 22 to August 13.
Prior result
R+10.0
2020 general election, won by Cindy Hyde-Smith.
Fundraising
1.6 to 1
Raised 2025 to 2026, through June 30.