Ty Pinkins is a candidate who ran for the United States Senate representing Mississippi.

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  Ty Pinkins · [email protected]
November 13, 2025 at 11:22 PM

Who’s at the wheel?

Team, a recent Politico report ([link removed]) has brought to light a pressing issue that many of us have been aware of: the Democratic Party, a diverse coalition of Americans, is currently in a struggle to find its leader. The strategy that has guided us in the past is now unraveling, and the …
  Ty Pinkins · [email protected]
November 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM

Honoring those who served

Today, we pause to honor the men and women who’ve worn the uniform and safeguarded our country with courage and conviction. From the Revolution to today, our nation’s story has been enduringly shaped by veterans—those who stood up when it mattered most and answered the call to serve, leaving an inde…
  Ty Pinkins · [email protected]
November 3, 2025 at 11:47 PM

🎯 You made this possible

Team, thanks to your help—we did it! We hit our October fundraising goal, and I couldn’t be more grateful. Every single contribution, share, and show of support helped us close the gap and power this movement forward. You’ve proven that we don’t need PAC money, backroom deals, or partisan talking…
  Mississippians for Pinkins · [email protected]
October 30, 2025 at 6:22 PM

For the future

Team, as the son of a tractor driver in the Mississippi Delta, Ty learned early that hard work, service, and lifting others up were more than values—they were his path forward. His humble beginnings make him one of us, someone who understands the struggles and aspirations of working people. Now, …
  Ty Pinkins · [email protected]
October 16, 2025 at 4:52 PM

Are we heading in the right direction?

My friend, The New York Times recently released a poll showing that voters believe the economy is the most pressing issue we face—and that our political system is too divided to solve it. That's a big reason I'm running for Senate as an Independent: because the folks in power today aren't fi…
  Ty Pinkins · [email protected]
October 14, 2025 at 6:12 PM

This shutdown hits where it hurts most: our health.

My friend, When I landed in the ER this summer after long days on the campaign trail, I was lucky. I had access to care—thanks to my military service and the VA. But far too many people don’t have this peace of mind. Now, with Trump and MAGA forcing another government shutdown, rural hospita…
  Ty Pinkins · [email protected]
October 8, 2025 at 5:45 PM

A beautiful reminder NOT to give up

On the campaign trail, some doors open to signatures. But every now and then, one opens to something deeper—a reminder of why running for office matters and is so personal for me. Recently, in my hometown of Rolling Fork, an elderly lady opened her door to me, and I offered a hand to help her ac…
  Ty Pinkins · [email protected]
October 6, 2025 at 6:13 PM

When you have neither boot, nor straps

Team, I grew up learning from folks who knew how to do a lot with a little. But when DC politicians shutdown the government, that little bit nearly evaporates. In Mississippi, shutdowns don’t just mean delayed paychecks – it means life-saving healthcare clinics close early, if not permanen…
  Ty Pinkins (personal) · [email protected]
October 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM

Not the smoothest road—but we’re still rolling 🚙

Friends, Running for U.S. Senate as an Independent in Mississippi isn't the smoothest road. It's more like a gravel backroad in the Delta—bumpy, dusty, and full of potholes. But I've learned something from every stop along that road. Whether it's a conversation over coffee in Batesville, or …
  Ty Pinkins · [email protected]
September 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM

chopping cotton was grueling, back-breaking work…

But, my friend, it taught me that earning my own money – that being able to provide for myself – was so empowering. Sadly today, our money doesn’t go nearly as far as it did just a few months ago. The lack of leadership, and quite frankly the heartlessness coming out of DC pains me to my core –…
  Mississippians for Pinkins · [email protected]
September 28, 2025 at 8:26 PM

POP QUIZ for you!

Team, who is the ONLY candidate running for U.S. Senate in Mississippi that’s worked under both Republican and Democratic Presidents in the White House? If you answered “Ty Pinkins”, YOU WIN! Now we need your help – the only way Ty wins this race is with your help! Can you chip in $5, $25,…
  Team Ty · [email protected]
September 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM

The Senate is broken. Here’s how we fix it.

Friends — We don’t have to accept a broken Congress. Not anymore. Today, four U.S. military veterans—Ty Pinkins in Mississippi, Dan Osborn in Nebraska, Todd Achilles in Idaho, and Brian Bengs in South Dakota—are each running as Independents to bring real service and sanity back to the U.S. Sen…
  Ty Pinkins · [email protected]
September 18, 2025 at 11:16 PM

this place is a POWERHOUSE!

Friends, I toured the Blaur Manufacturing Plant in Batesville, Mississippi last week—and let me tell you, this place is a powerhouse! It’s businesses like Blaur that keep our communities strong. They provide good jobs, fuel the local economy, and give families a reason to stay and grow right here in…
  Ty Pinkins · [email protected]
September 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM

Why I’m not running as a Democrat

Hey there, I ran as a Democrat in 2024 because I believed the party shared my Mississippi values—rural, overlooked and ready for change. But after that campaign, I’ll be bluntly honest: when it comes to states like mine, the national Democratic Party gives us the cold shoulder cycle after cycle…
  Ty Pinkins · [email protected]
August 29, 2025 at 5:29 PM

don’t want to email you over the weekend

Chip in any amount to help us hit our end-of-August goal and we won’t email you this weekend: [link removed] ---- I need to be honest with you – we're cutting it close. With September approaching fast, we're $3,540 short of our monthly August goal. That might sound like a lot, but here's the…
  Ty Pinkins · [email protected]
August 22, 2025 at 3:57 PM

VICTORY FOR MISSISSIPPIANS!

The ruling is in! Read it here: [link removed] Fresh out of law school, I joined a lawsuit as one of four plaintiffs suing Governor Tate Reeves, Attorney General Lynn Fitch, and Secretary of State Michael Watson over Mississippi’s Supreme Court election map—that violates the Voting Rights Act by …
  Ty Pinkins (personal) · [email protected]
August 18, 2025 at 5:49 PM

He chickened out AGAIN

“Very severe consequences” Trump threatened if no deal was reached during his Summit with Putin. No ceasefire deal was reached, and again, Trump chickened out. No consequences for Putin. Americans deserve leaders who act on their words, not cower to KGB kings. Add your name if you agree! …
  Mississippians for Pinkins · [email protected]
August 14, 2025 at 6:23 PM

Need your eyes on this 

Team, this month, our team has been on the move—connecting with voters in towns big and small, listening to their needs. But Ty needs to meet even more people. To truly represent every voice, our campaign needs your support now more than ever. Your support today will directly fuel our campaign’…
  Ty Pinkins (personal) · [email protected]
August 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM

Stop gerrymandering attempts – act now!

The very foundation of our democracy is crumbling. Both Republicans and Democrats are engaged in manipulative redistricting practices—gerrymandering—that threaten to silence the will of the people, distort our elections, and undermine the very pillars of our Republic. This is not politics as usu…
  Ty Pinkins · [email protected]
August 4, 2025 at 7:18 PM

Great news!

Team, I am overjoyed to share that, thanks to your incredible support, we surpassed our July fundraising goal! This achievement is a testament not only to the determination of our team but also to the strength and commitment of supporters like you who believe in our mission for a better Miss…
  Ty Pinkins · [email protected]
July 29, 2025 at 2:47 PM

This is not a democracy. This is a crime scene.

If the men who raped and trafficked underage girls weren’t rich and powerful, they’d be locked up—their names made public from court records, not flight logs. They wouldn’t be celebrated in marble hallways or cheered at campaign rallies. If they were poor, Black, undocumented, or born in a trail…
  Ty Pinkins · [email protected]
July 22, 2025 at 6:08 PM

Campaign update for you

Team, we’re ramping up and getting out to all 82 counties in the weeks ahead. Here’s what we’re up to: -Listening to Mississippians needs and concerns about the direction we’re headed and sharing our plan to create a better future for Mississippi families -Recruiting volunteers to get o…
  Asia Guest · [email protected]
July 16, 2025 at 6:22 PM

the heartbreaking rural reality

Did you read Ty’s email on Monday – it’s worth taking a few minutes to read his story about his father and the alarming rural reality when it comes to the lack healthcare access for millions across Mississippi and our country. Ty’s running to bring an end to the blite our most vulnerable face ev…
  Ty Pinkins · [email protected]
July 14, 2025 at 7:26 PM

About damn time

My father was waiting on the porch in his wheelchair as I pulled into the gravel driveway—cane in one hand, two prosthetic legs resting beneath him, and a faint smile on his face. This stop wasn’t about politics. This was personal. Freddie—my dad—is blind. He told me recently that the talking wa…
  Asia Guest · [email protected]
July 8, 2025 at 6:05 PM

Asking for you input

In case you missed it – Ty Pinkins left the Mississippi Democratic Party and is running for U.S. Senate as an INDEPENDENT – prioritizing all Mississippians’ needs above partisan politics. We’d love to hear from you! Please take our 2-second survey to share your thoughts on Ty running as an Inde…
  Ty Pinkins · [email protected]
July 3, 2025 at 3:17 PM

Your support goes to all 82

During these scorching summer days, my friend, I know a 2026 election isn’t the first thing on your mind, but, because of YOU, our campaign – our movement – has the power to deliver the change Mississippi desperately demands. Thank you for being on the Team that will make this happen! 82. That’…
  Ty Pinkins · [email protected]
July 2, 2025 at 3:27 PM

Independent. Unbought. Unbossed.

I'm making a bold and deeply personal move. I'm officially leaving the Democratic Party and continuing my campaign for the U.S. Senate as an Independent—because Mississippi and this country deserve better than the broken status quo. If you've been waiting for someone to stand up to the political…
  Ty Pinkins · [email protected]
June 28, 2025 at 7:59 PM

Putting service over politics

Team, I’m fighting hard to give Mississippians a voice and put service over politics. That’s why I refuse to accept a dime of corporate PAC money – unlike Cindy Hyde-Smith, in the U.S. Senate, I’ll answer to all Mississippians, not special interests and MAGA millionaires. We need to raise …
  Ty Pinkins · [email protected]
June 15, 2025 at 7:10 PM

Dad shaped who I am

This Father’s Day, I’m thinking about the man who shaped who I am today. My dad used to tell me, “Don’t ever quit. In life, you’re gonna get knocked down. Don’t ever give up.” That mindset has stayed with me every step of the way—from chopping cotton in the Mississippi Delta, to serving in the A…
  Ty Pinkins · [email protected]
June 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM

Courage means standing up to Trump. Cindy won’t.

Team, In the Army, we were taught the acronym LDRSHIP which represented seven core values: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. These values guided me through 21 years of military service and they guide me still today. Sadly, those values are now m…
  Ty Pinkins · [email protected]
February 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM

The stakes couldn’t be higher

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  Ty Pinkins · [email protected]
February 9, 2025 at 7:24 PM

Dark times call for strong leadership—join us.

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  Ty Pinkins · [email protected]
February 8, 2025 at 5:50 PM

I’m Running for U.S. Senate – Join Me!

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  Ty Pinkins · [email protected]
February 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Stand Against Trump's Deception—Support Our Campaign to Reclaim the Senate

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  Ty Pinkins · [email protected]
February 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM

I’m Running for U.S. Senate – Join Me!

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  Ty Pinkins · [email protected]
November 6, 2024 at 4:11 PM

Together, we took a very important first step

I can’t thank you enough, team. Over the last few months, we’ve come together to address the issues facing folks across Mississippi, and we’ve done incredible work. Despite this progress, I know the election results did not go in our favor. But, I am still immensely proud of the work we've …
  Ty Pinkins · [email protected]
November 5, 2024 at 3:12 PM

Your vote makes a difference

Have you voted yet, team? Today is Election Day, so I wanted to start by saying thank you! Your support over the last few months has made a tremendous impact on this campaign, and we’ve built a formidable momentum here in Mississippi. But, now the fight is here. This is your opportunity to mak…
  Team Pinkins · [email protected]
November 4, 2024 at 7:00 PM

🎉 This is your official party invitation

Team, Last night, Ty sat us down to say he’s been in awe of everything that this movement has accomplished. We’ve knocked on doors in all 82 counties, listening to the needs of folks across the district, and now it’s time to see how our hard work has paid off. Join us to celebrate all that we’…
  Team Pinkins · [email protected]
November 1, 2024 at 4:58 PM

Yesterday’s event tells you everything you need to know

Team, Wicker finally showed up to a public event here in Mississippi yesterday, and to no one's surprise he had little to no answers for 17 years of failed leadership. For months, Ty has called for a debate with his Republican opponent, advocating for direct, transparent dialogue on the issues…
  Team Pinkins · [email protected]
October 31, 2024 at 7:44 PM

These are the stories that have shaped our community

Team, When I was down in the Delta a few weeks ago, I sat down with some folks sharing stories and listening to their biggest concerns about this election. And, it really hit home. I heard stories about a woman’s life without a credit card and the struggle of navigating the world without finan…
  Ty Pinkins · [email protected]
October 29, 2024 at 5:31 PM

⏰The clock is ticking

The countdown has begun, team. We only have one week until Election Day, so that means we have one week to lay everything on the line to stand up for folks across Mississippi. For too long, many parts of our state, especially rural towns, marginalized communities, and working families, have be…
  Ty Pinkins · [email protected]
October 27, 2024 at 11:16 PM

He’s going to leave everything on the line before Election Day

Team, Earlier this week, Ty sat down with the Mississippi Free Press, and if you’d like to cut right to the chase, read the interview for yourself: [link removed] Some folks have wondered why Ty would bother sitting down for an interview with less than a week left until Election Day, but we bo…
  Ty Pinkins · [email protected]
October 25, 2024 at 3:05 PM

💪Our movement is putting up an incredible fight

Team, Doubt and uncertainty has held grip over Mississippi for far too long. We’ve seen the same leadership cycle through office, making promises but delivering little progress. From underfunded schools to struggling healthcare, our state’s challenges remain unmet—not because we lack potential…
  Team Pinkins · [email protected]
October 23, 2024 at 3:47 PM

The list just keeps growing

Hey team, We’re building something special down here in Mississippi, and if you’re with us, consider chipping in $10, $5, or even $1 now to help us grow our movement. [link removed] Every dollar makes a critical difference as our movement stands on the forefront of change. And, we get it. C…
  Jaime Harrison via Team Pinkins · [email protected]
October 21, 2024 at 3:57 PM

One of our very best candidates

Hey team, this is DNC Chair Jaime Harrison. Today, I want to tell you about one of our very best candidates running to keep our Senate majority, and he’s doing it right here in Mississippi – Ty Pinkins. Ty has dedicated his career to working for the people. He’s fighting for our rights, our fr…
  Team Pinkins · [email protected]
October 19, 2024 at 8:24 PM

Marathons aren't for the weak

Team, Defeating an incumbent doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a daunting, stressful marathon that few are ready to take on, like climbing a mountain without a map and under rocky terrain knowing that every step forward is met with opposition. Why? Incumbents like our opponent often have histo…
  Team Pinkins · [email protected]
October 16, 2024 at 7:05 PM

Whispers and rumors only make our movement stronger

Team, We’ve heard the whispers and the rumors. Across Mississippi, folks were saying they can’t do it and we couldn’t win. Or, why even bother? For our team, it’s simple: when people need a helping hand and someone to listen, we’re ready to act. That simple premise has guided our work in al…
  Team Pinkins · [email protected]
October 14, 2024 at 10:26 PM

Empty promises aren't on the agenda

Team, Roger Wicker has been a little too comfortable in his Senate seat for the last fourteen years. But, what does he have to show for over a decade in office? For the last ten years, Wicker has chipped away at the very heart of our community. From voting against the bipartisan border secu…
  Team Pinkins · [email protected]
October 12, 2024 at 2:48 AM

NEW POLL: campaign update

Team, We have huge news! A recent poll shows that there’s a mere 5-point difference between Senator Roger Wicker holding 47% of voter support and our movement close behind with 42%. It’s a clear sign that the people of Mississippi are losing faith in current leadership, and they want more t…
  Ty Pinkins · [email protected]
October 11, 2024 at 4:58 PM

Live from the campaign trail

Team, Between knocking on some doors today, I told my team I had to jump on here and talk about the state of the race. For so long, folks around here said we couldn't win. Maybe they were used to accepting more of the same, or maybe they simply couldn't imagine the impossible. Until our mov…