ROLLING FORK, Miss.–Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Ty Pinkins, ended his campaign Tuesday night with a concession speech in his hometown of Rolling Fork. In a race in which he was barely acknowledged by his opponent and many in his own party, Pinkins ended up with 37 percent of the vote.
“The essence of the Mississippi Delta and its rich culture and history have always fueled my passion and commitment,” said Pinkins, at a watch party broadcast live on Facebook and YouTube. “And while tonight did not culminate in a personal victory, the spirit and values of Mississippi remain undefeated.”
Pinkins loss was his second in two years. He ran unsuccessfully as a replacement candidate for Secretary of State last year.
He devoted some of his Tuesday speech to the cause for which he dedicated much of that effort.
“While we may not have won this particular race, it is evident that there is a strong believe in the importance of every individual vote and voice in our Democratic process,” he said. Our state has faced challenges in ensuring that every voice is heard. But, the spirit of Mississippi will persevere.”
Wicker, who has held the Senate seat since 2007, won without much effort, getting support through bringing federal dollars to smaller communities, in addition to playing up his seniority in the Senate.
He will likely serve as the next Chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
