The Harrison County Democratic Executive Committee is proud to endorse Ty Pickins for the US Senate seat in the upcoming November 5th elections.
Ty is a resolute public servant. Because of his upbringing in the Delta, Ty has always believed in serving in low-income communities just like the one that gave him so much despite having so little to give in material terms. Upon retiring from the military, he co-founded The Pyramid Project, a nonprofit organization serving and inspiring youth from low-income communities by providing career and academic-related resources and mentorship opportunities.
Traveling the Delta, Ty realized that the injustices and inequalities he, his family, and his neighbors faced decades earlier—like poverty, underfunded schools, lack of quality healthcare, and high unemployment—are still present in the Delta. Ty decided to do something about it! He enrolled in law school at Georgetown, earning his J.D. (Juris Doctor) and his LL.M. (Master of Laws) in National Security Law.
After finishing law school, Ty came right back home to the Mississippi Delta, where he now advocates on behalf of community members in Mississippi’s most underserved communities by helping community members navigate the justice system.
As a community organizer, Ty advocated for Mississippi workers facing unfair pay practices. He took these concerns all the way to Washington, D.C., testifying before Congress regarding the unfair employment practices Mississippi workers were facing. He then represented those workers in lawsuits resulting in Mississippi workers receiving substantial compensation for their lost wages.
Ty has traveled across Mississippi working to establish an organization to support women seeking elected office. In the face of discriminatory redistricting tactics, he helped redraw county electoral maps to ensure all community members have equal representation.
Through it all, Ty has never tired of serving in his community. Though his parents struggled financially, they gave him something more important: an understanding of the power of giving back and the value of service to the community. From an early age, his parents taught him to stand up and fight for what is right. His military career provided him with the leadership skills necessary to serve his community. His education has provided him with the tools necessary to have a positive impact in Mississippi.