Mississippi 2026 Primary Election Results: Live Updates

Mississippi voters participated in primary elections on March 10, 2026, to determine nominees for U.S. Senate and House seats. These primaries are a crucial step in the process of selecting candidates for the general election later this year.

U.S. Senate Race

Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is running for reelection to a second full term. She faced a primary challenge, though it was considered nominal. On the Democratic side, three candidates vied for the opportunity to challenge Hyde-Smith in the general election. Scott Colom, the 16th Circuit Court District Attorney, was considered the most prominent of the Democratic contenders. 270toWin notes that whoever emerges as the Democratic nominee will be a significant underdog against the incumbent in this traditionally Republican state.

U.S. House Races

The primary elections also included races for the U.S. House of Representatives. In one key contest, Democrat Evan Turnage challenged incumbent Representative Bennie Thompson in the primary. AP News highlighted this race as one to watch.

Key Dates

• Primary Election Date: March 10, 2026
• Poll Closing Time: 7:00 PM local time
• Runoff Election (if required): April 7, 2026

Following the Results

Live election results and updates were available from multiple sources on March 10, 2026. NPR News and DailyICTPost provided real-time vote counts and analysis as results were reported from counties across the state. It’s important to note that initial vote totals may change as additional ballots are counted and verified.