Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith announced Thursday that she will seek reelection ahead of her first full term ending in January 2027.
During an appearance on The Gallo Show, the Republican from Mississippi made it clear that any rumors of her not running again are false and she fully intends to keep her seat in the U.S. Senate.
“Oh, I am definitely planning on running again. You know, you hear those rumors, and I think people who are interested in this seat are probably starting those rumors. But that’s just what it is – it’s just rumors,” Hyde-Smith said. “I will be campaigning next year.”
While Hyde-Smith’s chamber counterpart, Republican Sen. Roger Wicker, is up for reelection this year along with all four of the state’s congressional seats on top of the presidential primary, the former agriculture commissioner is already asking people to not only go vote this year but plan to return to the polls in two years when she’s up for reelection.