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Cindy Hyde-Smith
Senator · MS · Junior Senator
RepublicanChair, Commodities, Derivatives, Risk Management, and TradeChair, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Raised $3,825,455 · 99K followers (office + personal) · missed 2.5% of votes
Top contributing industries: Leadership PAC ($315,000), not mapped ($240,000), Party Committee ($62,000), Agriculture ($50,000), Real Estate ($30,000)
Cindy Hyde-Smith is a Republican U.S. Senator for Mississippi. She has served 8.5 years in Congress and is up for reelection in 2026. She raised $3,825,455 in the 2026 cycle so far, has 99K followers across office and personal social accounts, sponsored 44 bills in the 119th Congress, scored 0.12 on the 118th Legislative Effectiveness Score, reported a net worth of $194,027 to $1,669,997.
Background and career
Cindy Hyde-Smith (née Hyde; born May 10, 1959) is an American politician and lobbyist serving since 2018 as the junior United States senator from Mississippi. A member of the Republican Party, she served from 2012 to 2018 as the Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce and from 2000 to 2012 in the Mississippi State Senate. Born in Brookhaven, Mississippi, Hyde-Smith is a graduate of Copiah–Lincoln Community College and the University of Southern Mississippi.
Education
| School | Degree | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copiah-Lincoln Community College | AA | source | |
| University of Southern Mississippi | BA | source |
Citizenship
citizen by birth in the United States.
Religion
Baptist
Name history and family
Birth name: Cindy Hyde · Children: 1 · Marriages: 1 ·
Previously held offices
- Member of the Mississippi Senate (2000–2012)
Campaign fundraising
Raised $750,574 in the 2024 cycle and $3,825,455 so far in the 2026 cycle (partial).
Top contributors over $50,000
| Contributor | Type | Cycle | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRSC | Party committee | 2026 | $62,000 | FEC |
Individuals: itemized gifts to principal campaign committee. Totals aggregate across all recipient committees and are gross (not net of refunds). A total exceeding $6,600 for an individual likely spans multiple committees (e.g., joint fundraising) or includes amendments counted twice. Verify via the FEC source link. Party committees: coordinated expenditures (NRSC, DSCC). Direct PAC contributions over $50,000 do not occur due to FEC $5,000-per-election limit.
Top individual donors, 2024
| Name | Employer | Occupation | City/State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NICAUD, JENNIFER | Not listed | Not listed | PASS CHRISTIAN, MS | $6,700 |
| AUSTIN, DIONNE CHOUEST | Not listed | Not listed | CUT OFF, LA | $6,600 |
| CHOUEST, DINO | Not listed | Not listed | CUT OFF, LA | $6,600 |
| NICAUD, KENT G. | GULFPORT MEMORIAL | COO | PASS CHRISTIAN, MS | $6,600 |
| MCKEE, JACK | RETIRED | RETIRED | OOLTEWAH, TN | $6,600 |
| BESSENT, SCOTT | KEY SQUARE GROUP | INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | CHARLESTON, SC | $6,600 |
| FREEMAN, JOHN | HIGH PLAINS ACRES LLP | ATTORNEY/AGRICULTURE | CHARLESTON, SC | $6,600 |
| LUROS, HILARY | HOUSEWIFE | HOUSEWIFE | SUGAR LAND, TX | $6,600 |
| CASTLE, JOHN | CASTLE HARLAN | MERCHANT BANKER | NEW YORK, NY | $6,600 |
| BORDELON, BEN | BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LLC | CEO PRESIDENT | LOCKPORT, LA | $6,600 |
| SEEMANN, WILLIAM III | SEEMANN COMPOSITES | CHAIRMAN | PASS CHRISTIAN, MS | $6,600 |
| SEEMANN, WILL H. IV | SEEMANN COMPOSITES | CFO | PASS CHRISTIAN, MS | $6,600 |
| FULCHER, JUSTIN | SELF-EMPLOYED | ENTREPRENEUR | CHARLESTON, SC | $6,600 |
| CHARBONNET, SID | SEEMANN COMPOSITES | PRESIDENT | GULFPORT, MS | $5,600 |
| DWIRE, JEFF | SELF | CONSTRUCTION | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $5,205 |
| CHOUEST, CASEY | Not listed | Not listed | CUT OFF, LA | $5,000 |
| CHOUEST, DAMON | Not listed | Not listed | GALLIANO, LA | $5,000 |
| CHOUEST, ROSS | Not listed | Not listed | CUT OFF, LA | $5,000 |
| HUSTON, DANNY | NORTH AMERICAN MIDWAY ENTERTAINMENT L | MOBILE AMUSEMENTS | PARKER CITY, IN | $4,100 |
| LUCKEY, PALMER | ANDURIL INDUSTRIES INC. | FOUNDER | COSTA MESA, CA | $4,000 |
| GOLDING, STEVE D. | GOLDING BARGE | CEO | VICKSBURG, MS | $3,800 |
| MASON, DON E. | SEEMANN COMPOSITES | TECHNICAL ADVISOR | GULFPORT, MS | $3,800 |
| BUTCHER, JAMES | HORNE | CEO | GERMANTOWN, TN | $3,435 |
| FORBES, MARILYN | 601 YOGA | OWNER | RIDGELAND, MS | $3,435 |
| FORBES, STEPHEN | HORNE | MANAGING PARTNER | RIDGELAND, MS | $3,435 |
Top individual donors, 2026 (partial)
| Name | Employer | Occupation | City/State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DREYFUS, BARRY | US MARINE INC | PRESIDENT | PASS CHRISTIAN, MS | $8,000 |
| STEPHENS, JOHN | Not listed | Not listed | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $7,000 |
| WEEKLEY, RICHARD | SELF | REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER | HOUSTON, TX | $7,000 |
| BRUMBERG, RYAN | A PRIORI | INVESTING | GREENWICH, CT | $7,000 |
| FERTITTA, TERESA | HOMEMAKER | HOMEMAKER | LAS VEGAS, NV | $7,000 |
| FERTITTA, FRANK III | STATION CASINOS | CEO | LAS VEGAS, NV | $7,000 |
| FERTITTA, JILL A. | HOMEMAKER | HOMEMAKER | LAS VEGAS, NV | $7,000 |
| FERTITTA, LORENZO | ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP | CEO | LAS VEGAS, NV | $7,000 |
| DANE, LESLIE | HOMEMAKER | HOMEMAKER | GULFPORT, MS | $7,000 |
| PHILLIPS, JOHN F. III | SELF EMPLOYED | FARMER | YAZOO CITY, MS | $7,000 |
| HELMS, TAMARA P. | TAM-AN INC | SELF EMPLOYED | BELZONI, MS | $7,000 |
| HILL, GARY | Not listed | Not listed | OAK VALE, MS | $7,000 |
| MCCLAIN, RONALD G. | MUP SONIC GROUP | SELF-EMPLOYED | BRANDON, MS | $7,000 |
| FLOWERS, R B. JR. | SELF | FARMER | CLARKSDALE, MS | $7,000 |
| COSTAS, THEO P. JR | SOUTHERN BEVERAGE CO INC | PRESIDENT/CEO | JACKSON, MS | $7,000 |
| FOLEY, LESLIE | NTC GROUP | INVESTOR | GREENWICH, CT | $7,000 |
| FOLEY, THOMAS C. | NTC GROUP | FOUNDER | GREENWICH, CT | $7,000 |
| BAKKER, JENNIFER | RETIRED | RETIRED | GREENWICH, CT | $7,000 |
| BAKKER, TARAN | TENAX AEROSPACE | PRESIDENT | GREENWICH, CT | $7,000 |
| BODE, JOHN | CORN REFINERS ASSOCIATION | ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE | EASTON, MD | $7,000 |
| SINGER, PAUL | ELLIOTT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | CO-CEO CO-CIO PRESIDENT | PALM BEACH, FL | $7,000 |
| SNELLING, GEORGE III | Not listed | Not listed | MARTINEZ, GA | $7,000 |
| FAISON, JAY | CLEARPATH | FOUNDER | CHARLOTTE, NC | $7,000 |
| REHNERT, GEOFFREY | AUDAX GROUP | FOUNDER CO-CEO | BOSTON, MA | $7,000 |
| GILLIAM, RICHARD | CUMBERLAND DEVELOPMENT | PRESIDENT | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $7,000 |
PAC and party committee contributors over $5,000, 2024
| Committee | Type | Industry | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| CROPLIFE AMERICA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| VALUE IN ELECTING WOMEN POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AUTOMOTIVE FREE INTERNATIONAL TRADE PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| CADENCE BANK PAC | PAC | Commercial Banks | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES (ACEC/PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| REPUBLICAN MAJORITY FUND | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| REPUBLICAN MAJORITY FUND | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| COMMUNITY BANCSHARES OF MISSISSIPPI INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| CADENCE BANK PAC | PAC | Commercial Banks | $5,000 |
| TEXAS FARM BUREAU AGFUND | PAC | Agriculture | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL CHICKEN COUNCIL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (FKA) NATIONAL BROILER COUNCIL PAC | PAC | Energy | $5,000 |
| THE PETER NORBECK LEADERSHIP PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| THE PETER NORBECK LEADERSHIP PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| MVL PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| STEER PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| STEER PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| R SENATE PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| R SENATE PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| LEADERSHIP AND ACCOUNTABILITY ARE NATIONAL KEYS PAC | PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| TRUE NORTH PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| TRUE NORTH PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| BOYD GAMING CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| COMMON VALUES PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| COMMON VALUES PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| DIRIGO PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| DIRIGO PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN EXCELLENCE PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN EXCELLENCE PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
Gross receipts from FEC filings, not net of refunds. Industry mappings are the directory's own classification; see methodology.
PAC and party committee contributors over $5,000, 2026 (partial)
| Committee | Type | Industry | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRSC | Party committee | Party Committee | $62,000 |
| WOOLPERT, INC. PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| TELAPEX INC PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| TRUCKING POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE OF THE AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS INC. | PAC | Transportation | $5,000 |
| HEARTLAND VALUES PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| HEARTLAND VALUES PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| CONTINUING AMERICA'S STRENGTH AND SECURITY PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| CONTINUING AMERICA'S STRENGTH AND SECURITY PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| OUTDOOR AMUSEMENT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION INC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| BAYER US LLC EMPLOYEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (BAYERPAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| PEOPLE PAC (PACCAR INC EMPLOYEES ORGANIZED FOR POLITICAL LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATION PAC) | PAC | Education | $5,000 |
| MORTGAGE BANKERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (MORPAC) | PAC | Commercial Banks | $5,000 |
| PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE I | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| WILD AND WONDERFUL PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| JOBS OPPORTUNITY AND NEW IDEAS PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| SEND IN THE SEAL PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| SEND IN THE SEAL PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| TORCH TECHNOLOGIES, INC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Technology | $5,000 |
| COMMON SENSE FOR AMERICA PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| COMMON SENSE FOR AMERICA PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| FEDEX CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Transportation | $5,000 |
| WATERPAC - NATIONAL RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION POLITICAL COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| WATERPAC - NATIONAL RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION POLITICAL COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| FREEDOM FUND | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| FREEDOM FUND | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| TOMORROW IS MEANINGFUL PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| SOCK IT TO 'EM PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAPER POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (IP-PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| GENERAL ATOMICS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| ROCKET LAB USA, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ROCKET LAB PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| BOOTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| BOOTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| THE FARM CREDIT COUNCIL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Agriculture | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL STONE, SAND & GRAVEL ASSOCIATION ROCKPAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN FOREST & PAPER ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN FOREST & PAPER ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| ELECT - THE PAC OF THE ALABAMA FARMERS FEDERATION | PAC | Agriculture | $5,000 |
| FREE STATE PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| AUTOMOTIVE FREE INTERNATIONAL TRADE PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| JONES WALKER L.L.P. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| ENTERGY CORPORATION EMPLOYEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ENPAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL MULTIFAMILY HOUSING COUNCIL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Real Estate | $5,000 |
| VALUE IN ELECTING WOMEN POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| ENERGY MARKETERS OF AMERICA SMALL BUSINESS COMMITTEE PAC (EMA SBC PAC) | PAC | Energy | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Accountants | $5,000 |
| DAKOTA PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| BIG SKY OPPORTUNITY PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| BIG SKY OPPORTUNITY PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| RESPONSIBILITY AND FREEDOM WORK PAC (RFWPAC) | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| RESPONSIBILITY AND FREEDOM WORK PAC (RFWPAC) | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| WILD AND WONDERFUL PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICA'S CREDIT UNIONS PAC OF CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Agriculture | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL SHOOTING SPORTS FOUNDATION, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NSSF PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| ARKANSAS FOR LEADERSHIP POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ARKPAC) | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| ARKANSAS FOR LEADERSHIP POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ARKPAC) | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| CSX CORPORATION GOOD GOVERNMENT FUND | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| JOBS OPPORTUNITY NOW POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| UNION PACIFIC CORP. FUND FOR EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| TOGETHER HOLDING OUR MAJORITY PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| TOGETHER HOLDING OUR MAJORITY PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| THE HAWKEYE PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| BUILDING UP DEMOCRACY'S DREAM | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| CHEVRON EMPLOYEES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE - CHEVRON CORPORATION | PAC | Energy | $5,000 |
| COMMITTEE ORGANIZED FOR THE TRADING OF COTTON PAC OF THE AMERICAN COTTON SHIPPERS ASSOCIAT | PAC | Agriculture | $5,000 |
| COMMITTEE ORGANIZED FOR THE TRADING OF COTTON PAC OF THE AMERICAN COTTON SHIPPERS ASSOCIAT | PAC | Agriculture | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL AVIATION ASSOCIATION AG-AV PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| BADLANDS PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| UNITED STATES SUGAR CORPORATION EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE, | PAC | Agriculture | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Pro-Israel | $5,000 |
| TOMORROW IS MEANINGFUL PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| FLORIDA LEADS | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| FLORIDA LEADS | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| ELECT - THE PAC OF THE ALABAMA FARMERS FEDERATION | PAC | Agriculture | $5,000 |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION GOOD GOVERNMENT FUND | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| UNITED STATES PEANUT POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (US PEANUT PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORTHODONTISTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| WORKING FOR OHIO | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| NORTH CAROLINA FIRST | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| MAJORITY COMMITTEE PAC--MC PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| MAJORITY COMMITTEE PAC--MC PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| CATERPILLAR INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (CATPAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| BUILDING UP DEMOCRACY'S DREAM | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| TEXTRON INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL READY MIXED CONCRETE ASSN. PAC (CONCRETEPAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS POLITICAL ACTION COMM | PAC | Commercial Banks | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Retail | $5,000 |
| MANUFACTURED HOUSING INSTITUTE PAC | PAC | Real Estate | $5,000 |
| DENALI LEADERSHIP PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| BLACKROCK FUNDS SERVICES GROUP LLC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (BLACKROCK PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| OORAH! POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| OORAH! POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| ERNST & YOUNG POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Automotive | $5,000 |
| DAKOTA PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| ROCKET LAB USA, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ROCKET LAB PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| WORKING FOR OHIO | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL MULTIFAMILY HOUSING COUNCIL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Real Estate | $5,000 |
| MOLINA HEALTHCARE, INC. PAC | PAC | Health | $5,000 |
| HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| DAVITA INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (DAPAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Agriculture | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL SHOOTING SPORTS FOUNDATION, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NSSF PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. PAC (UPSPAC) | PAC | Transportation | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NABPAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| IN THE ARENA PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| LETS GET TO WORK PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NEBRASKA SANDHILLS PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. PAC | PAC | Technology | $5,000 |
| AMERICA'S CREDIT UNIONS PAC OF CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL STONE, SAND & GRAVEL ASSOCIATION ROCKPAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ABC PAC) | PAC | Real Estate | $5,000 |
| ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ABC PAC) | PAC | Real Estate | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN SUGAR CANE LEAGUE OF USA, INC PAC | PAC | Agriculture | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Real Estate | $5,000 |
| AUTOMOTIVE FREE INTERNATIONAL TRADE PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| THE COUNCIL OF INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Insurance | $5,000 |
| VALUE IN ELECTING WOMEN POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Pro-Israel | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION PAC (RESTAURANT PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| MORTGAGE BANKERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (MORPAC) | PAC | Commercial Banks | $5,000 |
| LEADERSHIP AND ACCOUNTABILITY ARE NATIONAL KEYS PAC | PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
Gross receipts from FEC filings, not net of refunds. Industry mappings are the directory's own classification; see methodology.
Outside money
2024
| Committee | Supporting the member | Opposing the member | Total | Single-candidate (80%+) | FEC record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM FOR ALL FREEDOM FUND | $0 | $10,000 | $10,000 | No | FEC |
| Donor | Type | Net |
|---|---|---|
| POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS | other | $10,000 |
2026 (partial)
| Committee | Supporting the member | Opposing the member | Total | Single-candidate (80%+) | FEC record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB PAC | $0 | $1,422,000 | $1,422,000 | No | FEC |
| AMERICAN MISSION | $494,528 | $0 | $494,528 | No | FEC |
| UNITED FUTURES PAC | $0 | $142,798 | $142,798 | No | FEC |
| CONSERVATIVE LEADERS OF AMERICA | $133,948 | $0 | $133,948 | No | FEC |
| NEW SOUTHERN MAJORITY IE PAC | $0 | $80,760 | $80,760 | Yes | FEC |
| Donor | Type | Net |
|---|---|---|
| CHOUEST, GARY | individual | $100,000 |
| CHOUEST, CAROLYN | individual | $50,000 |
| BUCKLEY, MARJORIE | individual | $50,000 |
| Donor | Type | Net |
|---|---|---|
| POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS | other | $51,000 |
| COLLAZO, FRANCISCO J. | individual | $50,000 |
| Donor | Type | Net |
|---|---|---|
| TULL, THOMAS | individual | $613,284 |
| SCHWAB, CHARLES | individual | $519,300 |
| GONSOULIN, AL A. | individual | $500,000 |
| SANKAR, SHYAM | individual | $493,000 |
| SETZMAN, DANIEL W. | individual | $420,300 |
| BATTY, TURNER | individual | $420,100 |
| GRANIERI, ROBERT A. | individual | $373,200 |
| HUNT, WOODY L. | individual | $350,000 |
| VANDERSLOOT, BELINDA | individual | $250,000 |
| VANDERSLOOT, FRANK | individual | $250,000 |
Independent expenditures are reported to the FEC by the spending committee, not the member's campaign. A committee is marked single-candidate when 80% or more of its cycle independent-expenditure dollars concern one candidate. Donors are named only at $50,000 or more to a super PAC or joint fundraising committee. For leadership PACs, individuals are named at $50,000 or more; organizations and PACs at $5,000 or more. The 2026 cycle is still in progress.
Amounts are each donor's net total of itemized contributions across the cycle (primary, general, and runoff elections combined), after subtracting refunds, not single gifts. Receipts marked as received in error, returned, or refunded are excluded, and refunds to the donor are subtracted. Joint-fundraising shares are included: the member committee's itemized share of joint-fundraising proceeds (FEC transaction type 15J) counts toward the donor's total, while the joint fundraising committee's own transfers are not counted separately. Donors are named only when their net cycle total is $1,000 or more; smaller donors appear only in the aggregate count and total below each table. Where a returned receipt of $10,000 or more affects a total, it is noted below the table. Lists cover itemized individual gifts to the member's principal campaign committee only. Employer and occupation are self-reported. The 2026 cycle is still in progress.
Donor figures are net of refunds from the FEC individual-contribution bulk files (2024 and 2026 cycles, each itemization taken at its latest amended version before any exclusion), rebuilt and reconciled row by row against the previous release on 2026-10-02; see methodology for the method and the reconciliation counts.
Money and finances
Estimated net worth
$194,027 to $1,669,997 . Earliest on record (2018): $523,029 to $2,089,997. disclosure
Estimates are summed from ranges reported on financial disclosures, so they are approximate. Ranges are wide by design.
Stock trades (last 12 months)
0 trades, estimated volume No trades. Quiver
STOCK Act disclosures cover the member, spouse, and dependent children, and report amounts as ranges, so volumes are estimates. Null records mean data was not retrieved, never zero trades.
Top assets
| Asset | Type | Value | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| FARM LINCOLN COUNTY | real estate | $500K-$1M | Joint |
| MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM | pension | $100K-$250K | Self |
| GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA (INSURED CASH ACCOUNT)(BROOKHAVEN, MS)Type: IRA Cash Accounts | bank deposit | $50K-$100K | Spouse |
| TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK(BROOKHAVEN, MS)Type: Checking | bank deposit | $15K-$50K | Joint |
| TRUSTMARK BANK PROPRIETARY FLEXProvider: LPL FINANCIAL CORP | annuity | $15K-$50K | Self |
| NON-PARTICIPATING FLEXIBLE PREMIUM DEFFERED ANNUITYProvider: SOUTHERN FARM BUREAU LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | annuity | $15K-$50K | Spouse |
| NON-PARTICIPATING FLEXIBLE PREMIUM DEFFERED ANNUITYProvider: SOUTHERN FARM BUREAU LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | annuity | $15K-$50K | Self |
| CASH VALUE LIFE INSURANCEProvider: PAUL REVERE LIFE INS CO | life insurance | $15K-$50K | Spouse |
| TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK(BROOKHAVEN, MS)Type: Checking | bank deposit | $1K-$15K | Joint |
| TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK(BROOKHAVEN, MS)Type: Certificate of Deposit | bank deposit | $1K-$15K | Joint |
Disclosed real estate
| Location | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|
| BROOKHAVEN, MS | farm/ranch | $500K-$1M |
| BROOKHAVEN, MS | farm/ranch | $1K-$15K |
Primary residences are generally exempt from congressional financial disclosure and do not appear here.
Earmark requests (FY2026)
Total requested: $1,052,221,000
| Project | Recipient | Subcommittee | Requested | In House bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support for USDA APHIS to assist state, local, and non-profit entities reduce fish-eating bird damage to Mississippi's farm-raised catfish industry. (Statewide, MS) | APHIS-MS | Agriculture | $3,000,000 | No |
| Support for continued USDA NRCS Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations work to reduce flooding, erosion, and sediment damages in various authorized watersheds. (Multiple Counties, MS) | NRCS-MS | Agriculture | $22,000,000 | No |
| Support to aid in land management efforts on agricultural and forestry lands. (Statewide, MS) | APHIS-MS | Agriculture | $3,000,000 | No |
| To support the City of Batesville Fire Department efforts to replace a 25-year-old and failing aerial ladder fire truck. (City of Batesville, MS) | City of Batesville | Agriculture | $1,202,000 | No |
| To enhance secure IT research and high-performance computing infrastructure (Starkville, MS) | Mississippi State University | Commerce, Justice, Science | $5,923,000 | No |
| The funding will be used to support advanced manufacturing research, development, test, and evaluation of composite manufacturing for Blended Wing Body Airframes at Mississippi State University. (Starkville, MS) | Mississippi State University | Commerce, Justice, Science | $5,000,000 | No |
| To add vehicles to the patrol fleet (Corinth, MS) | City of Corinth Police Department | Commerce, Justice, Science | $483,000 | No |
| To construct Research and Development building (Hattiesburg, MS) | University of Southern Mississippi | Commerce, Justice, Science | $20,000,000 | No |
| To develop and implement a multidisciplinary training program (Statewide, MS) | University of Mississippi | Commerce, Justice, Science | $838,000 | No |
| To eliminate dead zones in an emergency communication system (George County, MS) | George County Board of Supervisors and George County Sheriff | Commerce, Justice, Science | $1,000,000 | No |
| To enhance cybersecurity and data management (Gulfport, MS) | Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, Inc. | Commerce, Justice, Science | $1,000,000 | No |
| To enhance hazard preparedness and post-disaster response (Hattiesburg, MS) | University of Southern Mississippi | Commerce, Justice, Science | $1,426,000 | No |
| To enhance the efficiency and capabilities of drug testing services (Statewide, MS) | Mississippi Department of Public Safety | Commerce, Justice, Science | $3,000,000 | No |
| To enhance the research capabilities (Oxford, MS) | University of Mississippi | Commerce, Justice, Science | $10,000,000 | No |
| To establish a Forensic Science Institute to address critical forensic capability and capacity gaps (Starkville, MS) | Mississippi State University | Commerce, Justice, Science | $3,500,000 | No |
Requests are not necessarily funded. Amounts shown are requested, not awarded.
Influence in Congress
Legislative effectiveness
0.12 on the 118th Legislative Effectiveness Score (Senate). thelawmakers.org
Bipartisanship
Lugar Bipartisan Index: -0.92, ranked #83 Lugar Center
Ideology
DW-NOMINATE first dimension: 0.451 (conservative end of the scale), chamber rank #63 of the 119th Congress. Voteview
Interest group ratings
| Group | Rating | Scorecard year |
|---|---|---|
| NRA | A+ | 2026 |
| LCV | 0 | 2025 |
| AFL-CIO | 0 | 2025 |
| Club for Growth | 68 | 2025 |
| Planned Parenthood | 0 | 2025 |
| ACU | 74 | 2025 |
Bills enacted
0 sponsored bills enacted into law in the 119th Congress.
2026 election
District lean
Cook Partisan Voting Index (2025): R+11. Last election margin: 9.98 points (2020). Cook PVI
2026 race rating
Ratings describe the race's partisan lean, not the incumbent.
Polling
2026 election
No notable challenger declared.
Notable family
Voting record (2026)
244 roll-call votes in 2026 · missed 2.5% · party unity 98.3
| Date | Measure | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | S.J.Res. 98 | On the Motion to Discharge | Nay |
| 2026-01-15 | H.R. 6938 | On Passage of the Bill | Yea |
| 2026-01-30 | H.R. 7148 | On Passage of the Bill | Yea |
| 2026-02-12 | H.J.Res. 142 | On the Joint Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-03-12 | H.R. 6644 | On Passage of the Bill | Yea |
| 2026-03-23 | PN858 | On the Nomination | Yea |
| 2026-04-16 | H.J.Res. 140 | On the Joint Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-04-23 | S.Con.Res. 33 | On the Concurrent Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-05-13 | PN855-1 | On the Nomination | Yea |
| 2026-06-04 | Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Graham Amdt. No. 5779 | On the Motion | Yea |
| 2026-06-05 | S. 2 | On Passage of the Bill | Yea |
| 2026-06-23 | H.Con.Res. 86 | On the Concurrent Resolution | Nay |
| 2026-07-28 | PN1092 | On the Nomination | Yea |
| 2026-08-05 | PN932 | On the Nomination | Yea |
| 2026-08-07 | H.R. 5334 | On Passage of the Bill | Yea |
| 2026-08-08 | H.R. 6500 | On Passage of the Bill | Yea |
| 2026-08-08 | PN1078 | On the Nomination | Yea |
| 2026-09-24 | H.Con.Res. 89 | On the Concurrent Resolution | Nay |
Legislation
Sponsored 44 bills and cosponsored 340 bills in the 119th Congress.
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| S. 1155 | A bill to amend the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to make technical corrections. | Passed Senate (House next) |
| S.Res. 157 | A resolution designating April 2025 as “National Native Plant Month”. | Agreed To (Simple Resolution) |
| S.Res. 177 | A resolution recognizing the 200th anniversary of the incorporation of the city of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and the historical significance of the city. | Agreed To (Simple Resolution) |
| S.Res. 344 | A resolution observing the 20th anniversary of the date on which Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast and recognizing the progress of efforts to rebuild the affected Gulf Coast region. | Agreed To (Simple Resolution) |
| S.Res. 415 | A resolution designating the week of September 21 through September 27, 2025, as “Gold Star Families Remembrance Week”. | Agreed To (Simple Resolution) |
Latest statements
- SENATE APPROVES HYDE-SMITH & WARNOCK RESOLUTION DESIGNATING 'GOLD STAR FAMILIES REMEMBRANCE WEEK'
- WICKER, HYDE-SMITH APPLAUD SENATE PASSAGE OF VICKSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK BILL
- HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES PROMOTE BILL TO CODIFY NOAA COOPERATIVE RESEARCH PROGRAM INVOLVING MISS. SCHOOLS
- HYDE-SMITH, AG COMMITTEE ADVANCE LONG-AWAITED FARM BILL
- HYDE-SMITH, PRO-LIFE COLLEAGUES CALL ON RENEWAL OF TRUMP RULE TO STOP OBAMCARE ABORTION SERVICES
Latest official press releases and statements from the member's official site. This section requires periodic refresh; always check the source site for the newest items.
Social following
| Platform | Office account | Personal account |
|---|---|---|
| X | @SenHydeSmith (35K) | not found |
| @sencindyhydesmith (24K) | not found | |
| @SenatorCindyHydeSmith (40K) | not found | |
| YouTube | @UCJHxkJhGST0NTlkzJHWV03Q (count n/a) | not found |
| not found | not found | |
| Threads | not found | not found |
| TikTok | not found | not found |
Office total: 99K · Personal total: no counts retrieved · Combined: 99K
Collected 2026-09-29. Office accounts are the member's official congressional accounts; personal accounts are their own campaign/personal accounts. Totals sum only accounts with a retrieved count and are never zero-filled. X counts are approximate (logged-out page variance). A missing account means none was verified, not that none exists.
Committee assignments
Caucus memberships
Staff
Chief of staff
Doug E Davis · (202) 224-5054
- Deputy Chief of Staff at Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith source
- Senior Advisor at Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith source
- Chief of Staff at Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann (2013-2018) source
- State Senator for District 1 at Mississippi State Senate (2004-2011) source
Communications director
Christopher D Gallegos · (202) 224-5054
Staff data from House and Senate payroll filings; roles can change and filings can lag.
Offices
Washington, D.C. office
528 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-5054
District/state offices
| City | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgeland | 1020 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 203, Ridgeland, MS 39157 | (601) 965-4459 |
| Gulfport | 2012 15th Street, Suite 451, Gulfport, MS 39501 | (228) 867-9710 |
| Oxford | 911 Jackson Ave., Rm. 249, Oxford, MS 38655 | (662) 236-1018 |
| Brookhaven | 117 W. Cherokee Street, Suite C, Brookhaven, MS 39601 | (601) 748-8024 |
| Southaven | 4716 Pepper Chase Drive, Southaven, Mississippi 38672 | (662) 655-2346 |
Connections
| Connected to | Type | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Ezell | Same school | University of Southern Mississippi |
Connections are derived from documented public records: family ties, shared schools, shared employers, fraternities and sororities, and staff career histories. Committee ties are excluded here and shown on committee pages.