Cindy Hyde-Smith

Hyde-Smith is a former Republican member of the Mississippi State Senate, representing the 39th Senatorial District from 2000-2012. She joined the Mississippi State Senate in 2000 as a Democrat but switched her party affiliation to Republican in December 2010.[6]

She is a cattle farmer and previously worked as a congressional affairs consultant before being elected to the state legislature.[7]

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Campaign website

SUPPORTING OUR 2ND AMENDMENT RIGHTS

As the owner of an enhanced-carry permit, Cindy lives the right to keep and bear arms in her everyday life. She and her family own firearms, enjoy hunting, and cherish the great outdoors. She will always stand up for our 2nd Amendment Constitutional rights.

BALANCING THE BUDGET

In 1995, Congress failed to pass a balanced budget requirement by just one vote—the national debt was $4.9 trillion. Today the debt is more than $21 trillion, and it’s time to get serious. Growing up in rural Mississippi, Cindy was taught you don’t spend money you don’t have. As your U.S. Senator, nobody will work harder to pass a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Mississippi families and small businesses must balance their budgets each month. It’s time for Washington to be held to the same standard!

DEFENDING LIFE AND PROTECTING THE UNBORN

Cindy believes all children, including the unborn, are guaranteed the right to life by our Creator. She respects the sanctity of life and opposes taxpayer funding of abortions. As Senator, Cindy will fight for and vote to confirm pro-life judges who will interpret the law as written, and not legislate from the bench.

STOPPING ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION

Cindy believes America has the right to secure its borders and control who enters our country. She believes illegal immigration must come to an end and supports President Trump’s plans to build a wall on America’s southwestern border and to increase funding to enforce U.S. immigration laws. Immigrants who wish to live and work here must enter our great country the same way others have in previous generations—by following the law.

SUPPORTING THE MILITARY AND VETERANS

Cindy has an abiding respect and appreciation for America’s military, their families and our veterans. She will support policies that help strengthen our military to support our men and women in the Armed Forces so they have the best training and tools available to keep America safe. She also understands the sacrifices made by those who have fought to defend our nation. As such, she will work to ensure veterans and their families receive the benefits promised to them by a grateful nation. Recently, Cindy voted for the largest military pay increase in nearly a decade.

AGRICULTURE

As a cattle farmer, former Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee in the Mississippi legislature, and two-term Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce, Cindy knows the agriculture industry inside and out. As Agriculture Commissioner, she worked to open new markets for Mississippi’s diverse agricultural products. Agriculture is the number one economic sector in Mississippi, and nobody will be a stronger or more knowledgeable advocate in the U.S. Senate for the interests of Mississippi’s farmers and ranchers than Cindy.

EDUCATION

Education and workforce training are issues Cindy cares about deeply. She believes the federal government should support states’ efforts to improve educational opportunities for their citizens, but it should not dictate how they get the job done. Mississippi does not need Washington telling it how to raise and educate its children, so she will support policies that help states, local communities, teachers and parents make decisions to improve education for our children.

MORE JOBS

As a conservative, Cindy knows government does not create jobs—people and businesses in the private sector are the drivers of our economy. She is a strong supporter of free markets and private property rights. Her background as a cattle farmer gives her unique insight into the struggles of hardworking men and women. Cindy knows what it’s like dealing with overburdensome regulation by Washington, D.C. To keep our economy growing, Cindy will work with her colleagues and President Trump to roll back unnecessary rules and regulations that hinder job creation and stymie economic growth.

LOWER TAXES

Throughout her career, Cindy has always supported lower taxes. She believes the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed by the Republican Congress and signed into law by President Trump is helping unleash a wave of prosperity across America. Cindy will always fight to make sure families and businesses keep more of their hard-earned money.

CONSTITUTIONAL JUDGES

One of the most important responsibilities of a United States Senator is the confirmation of judges. The men and women receive lifetime appointments, and their impact on the rule of law is enormous. In addition to Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch, President Trump has chosen quality nominees for lower federal courts as well. Cindy will be a consistent vote in support of these Constitutional conservative judges.

ISRAEL

Cindy stands with Israel, a strong ally that shares our democratic values. She recognizes Israel as an oasis of freedom, tolerance, and economic prosperity in an unstable region of the world. Cindy supports President Trump’s decision to locate the American embassy in Jerusalem and will work to strengthen U.S.-Israeli national security, economic and cultural interests.[9]

—Hyde-Smith for Senate[10]

Campaign advertisements

The following is an example of an ad from Hyde-Smith's 2018 election campaign.

"Conservative" - Hyde-Smith ad, released August 22, 2018

Campaign website

According to her 2015 campaign website, Hyde-Smith is focusing on five key themes:

Agency Efficiency & Effectiveness

Be more effective and responsive to the citizens and agriculture industries we serve through:

Adoption of performance based budgeting agency-wide to shift the focus from just measuring metrics to measuring program effectiveness of regulatory inspections and desired outcome results.

Strengthening our partnership with federal and state government agencies and increase agency participation with industry associations and agricultural entities that directly affect Mississippi agriculture and consumer protection.

Optimal Use of New Farming Technologies

Exploration of emerging technologies in agriculture to help farmers increase productivity and meet the demand for increasing manual labor with implementation of:

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to monitor real-time crop health and improve swath control of large fields

Farm automation including agricultural robots, precision agriculture, and equipment telematics for harvesting, fruit picking, plowing, soil maintenance, planting, irrigation, etc.

Quality Agriculture for all Mississippians

Continue to increase consumer protection, expand markets for farmers, provide opportunities for economic development, and maintain a safe affordable food supply for Mississippi families.

Educate the Future Workforce

Continue to promote agricultural education, support Future Farmers of America and 4-H organizations, and help prepare youths to be leaders and professionals in maintaining a vibrant agricultural economy in Mississippi.

Future Investments in Agriculture Promotion and Improving Services to our Citizens

Continue to promote, improve visitor experience, and offer better services to all our patrons of the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum, Mississippi Farmers Market, and the Mississippi State Fairgrounds.

Secure additional funds to renovate and maintain the upkeep of all buildings.

Modernize facilities with kiosks, Wi-Fi, and digital signage technologies.[9]

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Campaign website

On her 2011 campaign website Hyde-Smith outlined her "Vision & Commitment" for the office if elected:[12]

Expand Consumer Protection

Cindy Hyde-Smith 2011 campaign ad

"Increase food safety inspections at grocery stores"

"Enforce price verification at checkout counters"

"Examine the accuracy of all commercial weight scales"

"Require more inspections at gas pumps"

"Push for new laws against unlawful pesticide use"

Increase Markets for Our Farmers

"Focus on economic development and creating jobs"

"Open local markets for small farmers"

"Increase opportunities and revenues for our farmers"

"Promote farmers’ market programs and education"

"Support development of alternative agricultural energy resources"

Deliver Efficient and Effective Government

"Streamline Department’s operations and increase productivity"

"Continue to unify efforts to build working relationships with other government agencies, agricultural and forestry organizations, and universities"