Hyde-Smith Faces Challenger She Once Helped Block From Judicial Appointment in November Election
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith is set to face off against Democratic challenger Mike Espy in November's Senate election, a rematch of her 2018 victory. The contest pits Hyde-Smith, who once blocked Espy from a lifetime judicial appointment, against the former Mississippi governor and congressman.
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is set to face off against her Democratic opponent in November's election for Mississippi's Senate seat, marking a rematch from 2018 when she narrowly defeated the same candidate, Mike Espy, who is now seeking to unseat her. The election will take place over two months after Hyde-Smith was re-elected in a special runoff following the initial contest. Hyde-Smith, who has been serving in the Senate since 2018, initially blocked Espy's bid for a federal judgeship. The rematch could have significant implications for the Democratic Party's chances in the 2024 elections.
