Ty Pinkins
What this job does: A U.S. Senator helps write and vote on federal laws, votes on the federal budget, and votes to approve or reject the President's picks for judges and top officials. Mississippi has 2 senators. Each serves a 6-year term.
- Occupation
- Lawyer, author, retired U.S. Army officer/veteran
Background
- Grew up in the Mississippi Delta; hometown is Rolling Fork. First in the immediate family to finish high school and attend college. source: mississippifreepress.org
- Served 21 years on active duty in the U.S. Army, including three combat tours in Iraq. source: mississippifreepress.org
- B.A. in political science from the University of Maryland; J.D. and LL.M. in national security law from Georgetown University Law Center. source: mississippifreepress.org
- Worked as a public-interest lawyer, including at the Mississippi Center for Justice until 2023. source: mississippifreepress.org
- Ran as the Democratic nominee for Secretary of State in 2023 and for U.S. Senate in 2024; left the Democratic Party in July 2025 to run as an independent. source: mississippifreepress.org
In their own words
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- Pinkins wrote: "I believe health care is a fundamental human right, not a privilege based on your job, your ZIP code, or your luck." source: mississippifreepress.org
- Pinkins wrote that Congress should "deliver practical, measurable improvements in everyday life" and be judged by outcomes: "Are families healthier? Are paychecks rising?" source: mississippifreepress.org
- Pinkins wrote that Congress should "restore trust through real oversight and reform." source: mississippifreepress.org
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