Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., has a double-digit advantage over her Democratic opponent, Mike Espy, according to a new poll from conservative blog RRH Elections.
RRH, along with Bold Blue Campaigns and JMC Analytics & Polling, found that just over half of Mississippi voters, 54 percent, support Hyde-Smith, while 44 percent back Espy. The poll was conducted from Nov. 19 to 24, with a break on the 22 for Thanksgiving.
Hyde-Smith has come under fire for making a comment about a “public hanging,” among other controversies.
Voters were firmly split along party lines, with only 2 percent of respondents identifying as independents. President Donald Trump also appears to be a strong indicator of a voters’ preference. Fifty six percent of voters approve of Trump, and 91 percent of them support Hyde-Smith, while 43 percent disapprove of Trump and 94 percent of them back Espy.
“Hyde-Smith benefits from very strong support among white voters, Republicans, and those who approve of the president, while Espy collects near-unanimous support among black voters, Democrats, and those who disapprove of the president,” RRH Elections notes. “With neither candidate demonstrating significant crossover support, the race will come down to the lean of the state and turnout.”
RRH Elections conducted the survey design and data analysis for the poll, while Bold Blue Campaigns and JMC Analytics & Polling made the calls to 684 likely voters in Mississippi from Nov. 19 to 24, with no calling done on Nov. 22. The poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percentage points.
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