Cindy Hyde-Smith
On the record
Now U.S. Senator since 2018 (appointed to Cochran seat); previously D state senator before switching
Background
Cindy Hyde-Smith served as Agriculture Commissioner of Mississippi from 2012–2018 (6 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Lester Spell Jr.; succeeded by Andy Gipson. Note: Now U.S. Senator since 2018 (appointed to Cochran seat); previously D state senator before switching. Same-year political environment (2012): Governor Phil Bryant; Attorney General Jim Hood; Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann.
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Others who held this office in Mississippi
- Andy Gipson (2018-present)
- Lester Spell Jr. (1996-2012)
- Jim Buck Ross (1968-1996)
- Si Corley (1948-1968)