Mississippi — U.S. Senate

Scott Colom

Supports strict congressional anti-corruption rules

Colom has made government reform the centerpiece of his platform, releasing a detailed Anti-Corruption Plan. He advocates for banning stock trading and cryptocurrency self-dealing by members of Congress, strengthening independent ethics enforcement, and overturning Citizens United to reduce special interest spending.

• Proposes a full ban on stock trading by members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children.
• Supports prohibiting officials from launching or promoting cryptocurrencies for personal profit.
• Advocates for overturning Citizens United and requiring enhanced campaign spending disclosures.
• Pledges to fully fund independent congressional watchdogs and empower a Senate ethics office.

“Scott supports a full ban on stock trading by members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children, requiring them to divest or move their holdings into a blind trust, with real-time public disclosure so voters can see whose interests they’re protecting.”

“Scott will work with Democrats, Republicans, and Independents to overturn Citizens United and restore the power of everyday Americans in our democracy.”

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Supports targeted transparency legislation

Hyde-Smith's record on government oversight includes joining unanimous consent votes for targeted disclosure legislation like the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Opponents criticize her for receiving campaign contributions from major donors and supporting legislation favored by corporate interests.

• Agreed by unanimous consent to pass the Epstein Files Transparency Act (H.R.4405) requiring public disclosure of investigative records.

“The Epstein Files Transparency Act (H.R.4405) was a bill passed by the 119th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump (R) on 11/19/2025, which required the Department of Justice to publish all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials related to Jeffrey Epstein's investigation and prosecution in a searchable format.”

Scott Colom

Opposes tax breaks for high earners

Colom campaigns on lowering everyday living costs for working families and criticizes federal tax policy that benefits high earners. He attacks Hyde-Smith's votes for upper-income tax cuts, arguing they shift financial burdens onto Mississippi students and families.

• Opposes permanent tax breaks for individuals earning over $600,000 annually.
• Pledges to prioritize legislation that reduces household costs for groceries and utilities.

“Now he’s running to lower costs for families, save our Mississippi hospitals, and bring good jobs home.”

“One year ago, Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith voted for a permanent tax handout for people making over $600,000 a year and sent Mississippi the bill.”

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Supports lower taxes and deregulation

Hyde-Smith advocates for tax cuts, free-market policies, and deregulation to stimulate private-sector growth. She supported the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, voted for the 2025 budget reconciliation bill (H.R.1), and supported tax exemptions for tipped income.

• Supported the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to promote private sector job growth.
• Voted Yea on H.R.1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) addressing tax policy and national debt limits.
• Agreed by unanimous consent to pass the No Tax on Tips Act (S.129).
• Advocates rolling back federal rules and regulations that affect businesses.

“She believes the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed by the Republican Congress and signed into law by President Trump is helping unleash a wave of prosperity across America.”

Scott Colom

Supports protecting rural hospitals

Colom emphasizes safeguarding Mississippi's healthcare network, explicitly pledging to prevent hospital closures across the state. He supports policies aimed at lowering prescription drug and medical costs for rural communities.

• Pledges to protect and save Mississippi hospitals from insolvency.
• Advocates lowering healthcare and prescription costs for working families.

“Now he’s running to lower costs for families, save our Mississippi hospitals, and bring good jobs home.”

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Opposes federal health spending expansions

Hyde-Smith lists healthcare among her key platform areas but consistently votes against major federal health spending proposals. She voted against the Inflation Reduction Act, against extending premium tax credits, and against cloture for the Right to IVF Act.

• Voted Nay on the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which allowed Medicare drug negotiations and expanded ACA subsidies.
• Voted Nay on S.2882, which sought to extend health insurance tax credits and Medicaid funding.
• Voted Nay on cloture for the Right to IVF Act (S.4445).

“The topic of infertility has received unprecedented attention in national politics since February, when the Alabama Supreme Court held that for the purposes of the state’s wrongful death of a minor ...”

Scott Colom

Emphasizes prosecutorial crime prevention record

Colom highlights his 10-year tenure as District Attorney in northeastern Mississippi, emphasizing a 94% conviction rate, cold case resolutions, and public corruption prosecutions. He advocates pairing strict law enforcement against violent crime with economic job creation to prevent crime.

• Secured convictions in over 15 high-profile murder cases and achieved a 94% trial conviction rate.
• Investigated and prosecuted corrupt public officials, including a local sheriff trading favors for sexual materials.
• Advocates combining violent crime prosecution with expanding job opportunities for crime prevention.

“As District Attorney, Scott Colom has surged resources to prosecute violent crimes, closed a record number of cold cases, and won 94% of his trials.”

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Supports strict immigration law enforcement

Hyde-Smith focuses public safety proposals on federal law enforcement and immigration enforcement. She voted for the Laken Riley Act to require federal detention of undocumented immigrants arrested for theft crimes.

• Voted Yea on the Laken Riley Act (S.5) requiring DHS detention of undocumented individuals arrested for theft or burglary.
• Blocked Colom's federal judicial nomination, raising concerns over his legal background.

“The Laken Riley Act (S.5) was a bill passed by the 119th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump (R) on 1/29/2025, which required the Department of Homeland Security to detain certain individuals residing in the United States without legal permission who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting...”

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Opposes abortion and taxpayer funding

Hyde-Smith maintains a pro-life stance, opposing abortion and taxpayer funding for reproductive health procedures. She advocates for confirming conservative pro-life federal judges and voted against the Women's Health Protection Act.

• Opposes taxpayer funding of abortions and supports pro-life judicial nominees.
• Voted Nay on the Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 (H.R.3755).
• Voted Nay on cloture for the Right to IVF Act (S.4445).

“Cindy believes all children, including the unborn, are guaranteed the right to life by our Creator. She respects the sanctity of life and opposes taxpayer funding of abortions.”

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Supports border wall and strict enforcement

Hyde-Smith advocates for strict border security, including constructing a wall on the southwestern border and expanding immigration enforcement funding. She voted for the Laken Riley Act and voted against the bipartisan Border Act of 2024.

• Supports President Trump's plan to complete the southwestern border wall.
• Voted Yea on the Laken Riley Act (S.5).
• Voted Nay on the Border Act of 2024 (S.4361).
• Conducted Senate oversight investigations regarding housing for illegal immigrants in Mississippi.

“She believes illegal immigration must come to an end and supports President Trump’s plans to build a wall on America’s southwestern border and to increase funding to enforce U.S. immigration laws.”

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Opposes gun control restrictions

Hyde-Smith holds an enhanced-carry permit and opposes federal restrictions on firearm ownership. In the Senate, she voted to nullify ATF regulations on firearm stabilizing braces under the Congressional Review Act.

• Holds an enhanced-carry permit and opposes federal gun control measures.
• Voted Yea on H.J.Res.44 to nullify the ATF rule on firearm stabilizing braces.

“As the owner of an enhanced-carry permit, Cindy lives the right to keep and bear arms in her everyday life. She and her family own firearms, enjoy hunting, and cherish the great outdoors.”

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Supports agricultural growth and technology

Hyde-Smith draws on her experience as a cattle farmer and former Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner to advocate for Mississippi's farm economy. She serves on the Senate Agriculture Committee, supports precision farming technologies, and backed the Army Corps of Engineers Yazoo Backwater flood plan.

• Served two terms as Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce.
• Serves as Chairman/Ranking Member on Senate Agriculture subcommittees.
• Supported the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Yazoo Backwater flood control project.
• Promoted emerging precision agriculture technologies including UAVs and farm automation.

“Agriculture is the number one economic sector in Mississippi, and nobody will be a stronger or more knowledgeable advocate in the U.S. Senate for the interests of Mississippi’s farmers and ranchers than Cindy.”