Cindy Hyde-Smith

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Cindy Hyde-Smith

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth May 10, 1959 (Age: 67)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
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Personal Background

Cindy Hyde-Smith holds an educational background in criminal justice and political science, having earned degrees from Copiah–Lincoln Community College and the University of Southern Mississippi. She began her career as a lobbyist, focusing on highway safety and healthcare, before transitioning to public service. Hyde-Smith spent nearly a decade in the Mississippi Senate, where she chaired the Agriculture Committee and authored significant legislation. She then became the first woman to serve as Mississippi's Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce, addressing critical issues such as agricultural pests and economic development.

Political Ideas

Cindy Hyde-Smith's political identity is marked by a blend of traditional conservatism with an unexpected focus on agricultural policy, revealing a localized approach to national issues. She balances staunch support for Second Amendment rights and anti-abortion stances with surprising endorsements of economic deregulation to stimulate job growth. Hyde-Smith's legislative history, including efforts to honor civil rights figures while also promoting Confederate symbols, showcases a complex ideological landscape. Her support for Israel and conservative judicial appointments aligns with a broader right-wing agenda, yet her agricultural background informs a unique perspective on economic and regulatory policies.

Campaigns
2026: U.S.A. Senate
ACTIVE

Election History

Mississippi Senate

Active

(Incumbent) Competing Candidates: Scott Colom

Mississippi Senate Republican Primary

126,754 votes (80.80%)

Win
2020: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator in Mississippi, 2020

709,539 votes (54.10%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Appropriations
Member
Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
Member
Subcommittee on Department of Homeland Security
Member
Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies
Member
Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development
Member
Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
Member
Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Chair
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Member
Subcommittee on Commodities, Derivatives, Risk Management, and Trade
Chair
Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology
Member
Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food Safety
Member
Energy and Natural Resources
Member
Subcommittee on Energy
Member
Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining
Member
Rules and Administration
Member
Joint Committee of Congress on the Library
Member
Joint Committee of Congress on the Library
Member
2018: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

Mississippi special election runoff

486,769 votes (53.63%)

Win

Mississippi special election

389,995 votes (41.25%)

Win