Question 1

Who should I vote for in Mississippi in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Vote for the candidate with the strongest record. This page scores 5 Mississippi races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and statewide office on the Ballot Standard, 15 qualities of character, qualifications and performance from public records and established reporting, and names the candidate who scores highest in each. Evidence checked October 6, 2026.

Question 2

Who should I vote for in Mississippi Senate?

Accepted Answer

Scott Colom has the strongest record in the Mississippi U.S. Senate race. Scott Colom scores 65 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Cindy Hyde-Smith at 56 and Ty Pinkins at 55, as of October 6, 2026. Scott Colom's highest marks are accountability and relevant experience. Cindy Hyde-Smith's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 3

Who should I vote for in MS-01?

Accepted Answer

Trent Kelly has the strongest record in Mississippi's 1st Congressional District. Trent Kelly scores 62 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Cliff Johnson at 61, as of October 6, 2026. Trent Kelly's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Cliff Johnson's highest marks are roots in the constituency and command of the job. Johnny Baucom (5 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 4

Who should I vote for in MS-02?

Accepted Answer

Bennie Thompson has the strongest record in Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District. Bennie Thompson scores 59 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Ron Eller at 53, as of October 6, 2026. Bennie Thompson's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Ron Eller's highest marks are communication. Bennie Foster (7 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 5

Who should I vote for in MS-03?

Accepted Answer

Michael Guest has the strongest record in Mississippi's 3rd Congressional District. Michael Guest scores 60 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Michael Guest's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Michael Chiaradio (7 of 15 criteria) and Erik Kiehle (4 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 6

Who should I vote for in MS-04?

Accepted Answer

Mike Ezell has the strongest record in Mississippi's 4th Congressional District. Mike Ezell scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Jeffrey Hulum III at 58, as of October 6, 2026. Mike Ezell's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Jeffrey Hulum III's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Carl Boyanton (7 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Who should I vote for in Mississippi?

U.S. Senate, Mississippi

U.S. House, Mississippi 1st Congressional District

U.S. House, Mississippi 2nd Congressional District

U.S. House, Mississippi 3rd Congressional District

U.S. House, Mississippi 4th Congressional District