Cindy Hyde-Smith
RepublicanIncumbent
Enhanced Profile
Policy Positions
- Economy & Jobs
- Cindy Hyde-Smith's position on the economy and jobs is to prioritize advancing policies that allow American businesses to invest, hire, and grow. That means building on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, reducing burdensome federal regulations, strengthening our workforce, expanding trade opportunities for our farmers and manufacturers, and investing in reliable infrastructure that supports commerce. She also fights for energy independence and regulatory certainty so businesses have the confidence to create good-paying jobs and keep our economy competitive. She believes that when Mississippi businesses succeed, Mississippi families succeed.
- Immigration & Border Security
- Cindy Hyde-Smith's position on immigration & border security is simple. Close the border and allow immigrants into the country through legal means. Anyone found to be in America illegally should be removed.
- Guns & Second Amendment
- Cindy Hyde-Smith's position on guns & the Second Amendment is simple. She believes everyone has the legal right to keep and bear arms.
- Abortion & Reproductive Rights
- Cindy Hyde-Smith is the chairwoman of the "Pro-Life Caucus" in the U.S. Senate. She also has consistently received an A+ rating from the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America organization. Cindy is a steadfast leader in the movement to protect the unborn.
- Foreign Policy & National Security
- Mississippi is a leader in national defense manufacturing. In her role on the Appropriations Subcommittee for Defense, Senator Hyde-Smith wields her seniority to benefit her state and ensure our national security industrial base is secure. She champions President Reagan's "Peace Through Strength" mantra.
Endorsements
- President Donald J. Trump
- U.S. Senator Roger F. Wicker
- U.S. Representative Trent Kelly
- U.S. Representative Michael Guest
- U.S. Representative Mike Ezell
- Governor Tate Reeves (MS)
- Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (MS)
- Attorney General Lynn Fitch (MS)
- Auditor Shad White (MS)
- Treasurer David McRae (MS)
- Agriculture & Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson (MS)
- Susan B. Anthony America
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
Candidate Q&A
What has Cindy Hyde-Smith done for rural healthcare?
Cindy Hyde-Smith recently pushed through a $50 billion spending package to benefit rural hospitals in every U.S. state. Her home state of Mississippi received $1 billion of that to keep struggling hospitals' doors open and providing care.
Is Cindy Hyde-Smith corrupt?
No, Senator Hyde-Smith is not corrupt. That is a baseless accusation leveled by her opponent. There is no evidence to back his claim.