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OAN’s Sophia Flores and Brooke Mallory
6:28 PM – Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Democrat Ty Pinkins, an Army veteran and attorney, faced off and lost against Republican incumbent Roger Wicker in the race for Mississippi’s Senate seat.
“I flew to Washington, D.C., and I testified before Congress, where my opponent works, Sen. Roger Wicker, and I explained to them how the federal policies were allowing Mississippi workers to be cheated out of their hard pay, and my opponent did absolutely nothing for his own constituents even though he knew they were getting cheated out of their pay,” Pinkins said.
According to Pinkins’ campaign website, his campaign’s main focus was “women’s reproductive freedom (abortion), quality affordable healthcare for all, and economic prosperity for hardworking Mississippians.”
Ty’s Delta background has led him to believe in the importance of working in underprivileged areas, such as the one that provided him with an understanding of how the world works, even though it had very little to offer. After leaving the military, he co-founded The Pyramid Project, a nonprofit that offers academic and employment tools as well as mentorship opportunities to young people from very low-income neighborhoods.
“I believe the most important thing a leader must do is listen. And, this is the big thing that is missing in Washington today. That’s why our campaign is driven by you talking, telling me what’s important to you and your family; me listening, waking up each day thinking about what you say is important to your family and your community; and you and I working together to move Mississippi forward.”
Wicker, who is endorsed by 45th President Donald J. Trump, has represented the Magnolia State in the U.S. Senate since 2007.
He also served on active duty in the U.S. Air Force before later joining the Air Force Reserve
Roger Wicker has been serving Mississippi in the U.S. Senate since 2007. During his time in office, he has limited federal overreach, helped protect the unborn, and championed pro-growth policies while working to maintain a strong national defense.
Wicker also serves as a member of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Congressional Board of Visitors.
“I want our nation to remain the strongest, freest, and most prosperous place on earth. I will always stand for policies that expand our economy, protect our homeland, defend our Constitution, and improve the quality of life for all Americans,” his campaign website states.
Wicker’s political points of interest include jobs and economic growth, national security, stricter immigration policy, uplifting the second amendment, protecting life, and tackling government overreach, especially when it comes to internet and technology.
Additionally, in the U.S. House of Representatives, he supported the ban on partial birth abortions, which the Supreme Court upheld.
In order to keep Mississippians competitive in the global economy, Senator Wicker has been a steadfast supporter of economic development programs.
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has recognized him for his efforts in Congress to advance pro-growth, pro-manufacturing legislation.
The “Securing the Homeland by Increasing our Power on the Seas (SHIPS) Act,” which Wicker authored, established the United States’ policy to meet the Navy’s fleet requirement of 355 ships. President Trump signed this legislation into law as part of the National Defense Authorization Act, which aimed to strengthen national security and expand American shipbuilding capabilities.
At the time of this reporting, Wicker won with 61.4% of the vote compared to Pinkins’s 38.3%
30% of the expected votes have been counted.
All results are based on information provided by Reuters.
