U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith Says She Expects a Runoff

U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith

U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith expects she will be involved in a runoff for the Senate seat she currently occupies.

Melissa Scallan, communications director for Hyde-Smith, told Hottytoddy.com that she expects to face Democrat Mike Espy. 

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant appointed Hyde-Smith after former Senator Thad Cochran stepped down. 

If no candidate wins the majority vote, the top two will advance to a Nov. 27 runoff. 


Hottytoddy.com staff report

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