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Mississippi Senate polls
Colom (D) vs. Hyde-Smith (R)
Cindy Hyde-Smith leads the 2026 Mississippi Senate race by 7.5 points in PolitiKool's polling average, as of Oct. 11, 2026.
- Colom 40.5%, Hyde-Smith 48.0%.
- 3 polls from 2 pollsters, weighted by recency, sample size, pollster record and partisan sponsorship.
- The margin is little changed over the past month.
- Rated Likely R, combining the average with the Cook Political Report, Sabato's Crystal Ball and Inside Elections.
- The seat is held by Cindy Hyde-Smith (R).
Mississippi Senate polling average
Scott Colom40.5%
Cindy Hyde-Smith48.0%
MarginHyde-Smith +7.5
Average as of Oct. 11, 2026 · — Scott Colom · — Cindy Hyde-Smith
Latest Mississippi Senate polls
| Dates | Pollster | Sample | Colom | Hyde-Smith | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 5–15 | Data for Progress / Way to Lead PAC | 1,018 LV | 41% | 47% | Hyde-Smith +6 |
| April 8–12 | Impact Research / SPLC Action Fund | 500 LV | 44% | 47% | Hyde-Smith +3 |
| June 18–22 | Impact Research (partisan) | 500 RV | 38% | 51% | Hyde-Smith +13 |