Candidate · November 3, 2026
Ty Pinkins
On the ballot for U.S. Senate · Mississippi
- raised through Sep 30, 2026
- $104K
- cash on hand
- $4,863
- issues with public statements
- 9
§1On the ballot
Why this matters: This is exactly how the candidate appears on your ballot, from the state's official candidate list.
| Office | U.S. Senate · Mississippi1, |
|---|---|
| Party on the ballot | Independent1, |
| Status | Challenger |
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§2Who they are
Why this matters: Background and experience help you judge how someone might do the job. These come from public records and the candidate's own materials.
Drafted by AI from the public sources cited. Each sentence links to its source.
Ty Pinkins served 21 years on active duty in the U.S. Army, including three combat tours in Iraq, and finished his military career serving at the White House under presidents of both parties.5 He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Maryland Global Campus, and a law degree and a master of laws in national security law from Georgetown University Law Center.5,
Why they say they're running
His campaign website says he decided to run because lawmakers have not acted on the problems Mississippians face and he believes the state's voters deserve better.5 It says he is running as an independent so that he is not beholden to either party or to lobbyists.7
Websites and accounts
- Campaign websitetypinkins.com8,
9 - X (Twitter)twitter.com/TyPinkins9
- Facebookfacebook.com/typinkinsMS9
- Instagraminstagram.com/typinkins9
- YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCXep5rT6DKsUtAvkwKdKiNg9
§3What they've said on the issues
Why this matters: These are positions the candidate has stated publicly — on their campaign website or in public statements — summarized in plain words with a link to where they said it. Issues they haven't spoken about publicly are left out.
Drafted by AI from the public sources cited. Each sentence links to its source.
Each issue has its own range of views. A position is marked on that range only when the candidate's own statement clearly matches one option; there is no overall left–right score.
Health Care
His campaign website says health care is a human right and that he supports the Medicare for All Act.7
- One government plan for everyone (Medicare for All)
- Add a government plan that anyone can choose to buy
- Keep the current mix of private and public coverage, including the ACA
- Fewer federal insurance rules and more private plan choices, with aid paid to individuals
Abortion and Reproductive Health
His campaign website says decisions about contraception, prenatal care and, when necessary, abortion should be made by women rather than politicians, and that policies criminalizing reproductive health care put lives at risk.10
Elections and Government Reform
His campaign website says he would advocate for independent redistricting commissions.11
- Have independent commissions, not lawmakers, draw district lines
- Let legislatures draw the lines, but only once a decade after the census
- Let legislatures draw and redraw the lines when they choose
His campaign website says he supports overturning Citizens United to reduce the influence of unlimited, undisclosed money in elections.11
- Limit spending by outside groups, including by amending the Constitution to overturn Citizens United
- Keep spending unlimited but require groups to name their major donors
- Keep current rules
- Raise or remove limits on donations to candidates and parties
Crime, Policing and Prisons
His campaign website says he supports funding police responsibly, with a focus on community safety rather than militarization, and having independent prosecutors handle police shootings.12
Energy and Climate
His campaign website says he would back economic policies that pressure other countries to cut their emissions and join the effort against climate change.13
Infrastructure and Transportation
His campaign website says FEMA rules should be updated so Gulf Coast homeowners can repair and upgrade their homes to meet safety codes and better withstand storms.14
Taxes and Budget
His campaign website says he would work to cut taxes for middle-class families.14
Education
His campaign website says education has been politicized and that, instead of banning books and censoring curriculum, the focus should be on giving every student the tools they need.6
§4Money
Why this matters: Campaigns report where their money comes from and how much they have left. Outside groups that spend on their own, without coordinating with the campaign, report that too.
Reported to the Federal Election Commission for the 2025–2026 election cycle, through September 30, 2026.15
| Raised | $104,311 |
|---|---|
| Spent | $105,063 |
| Cash on hand | $4,863 |
Where the money came from
§5Financial disclosures
Why this matters: Federal candidates and members of Congress must report their assets, income, debts and outside jobs, and members must report stock trades. These filings show possible conflicts of interest.
Senate candidates and senators file with the Senate's own disclosure system, which asks each visitor to agree to its terms before searching, so we can't link straight to a filing. You can search for Ty Pinkins at efdsearch.senate.gov16.