Ty Pinkins is an American politician and attorney. He is a candidate for the U.S. Senate to represent Mississippi in the 2024 election as a member of the Democratic Party.

Early life and education

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Ty Pinkins was born in Rolling Fork, Mississippi. He served in the U.S. Army from 1996 to 2017.[1][2] Pinkins earned a bachelor's degree in political science and government from the University of Maryland Global Campus in 2012.[3] He later obtained a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University in 2020 and a master's degree in national security law from Georgetown University in 2021.[4]

2024 Senate candidacy

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In 2024, Pinkins announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate to represent Mississippi. He is running as a member of the Democratic Party.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Pinkins campaigns for Democratic support in Southaven gathering | DeSoto County News". DeSoto County News. 2024-07-28. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
  2. ^ Drape, Charlie. "Two Republicans and one Democrat are challenging incumbent Sen. Roger Wicker". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
  3. ^ "Pinkins re-announces candidacy for U.S. Senate | DeSoto County News". DeSoto County News. 2024-01-08. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
  4. ^ Drape, Charlie. "Two Republicans and one Democrat are challenging incumbent Sen. Roger Wicker". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
  5. ^ "Ty Pinkins". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-07-29.