Wendell Hobdy "Hob" Bryan II (born December 5, 1952) is an American politician who has been a member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 7th District since 1984.[1] A Democrat, he is the longest serving member in the upper chamber.
Hob Bryan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 7th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 1984 | |
| Preceded by | John Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Wendell Hobdy Bryan II December 5, 1952 Amory, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Mississippi State University (BA) University of Virginia (JD) |
Early life and education
editBryan was born in Amory, Mississippi, on December 5, 1952.[2] He graduated from Mississippi State University and is a graduate of the University of Virginia Law School.[2][3]
Career
editBryan works as an attorney in Amory.[4][2]
A Democrat, Bryan ran for office in 1983 to the Mississippi State Senate for the 7th district to replace Senator John Johnson, who decided not to run for reelection. He won in a primary runoff against former state representative Joe Maxcy.[3] He later faced off against Republican pharmacist Van East, winning a majority of the vote.[4] He has been reelected consistently since then.[2]
He represents Itawamba, Lee, and Monroe counties. He chairs the Public Health and Welfare committee.[2] He is currently the longest serving member in the Mississippi State Senate.[5]
He was the primary author for the school funding formula in the Mississippi Adequate Education Program that was implemented in 1997.[6]
Personal life
editBryan is a member of the Amory Rotary Club and is of Baptist faith.[2]
References
edit- ^ Who's who in the South and Southwest. Marquis Who's Who. 2005. p. 8. ISBN 978-0-8379-0835-9.
- ^ a b c d e f "Hob Bryan". Mississippi State Senate. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
- ^ a b Holland, Elizabeth H.; Ourlian, Robert (August 24, 1983). "Upset trend continues in legislative runoffs". The Clarion-Ledger.
- ^ a b "Seeking Seats in the Mississippi Legislature...". The Clarion-Ledger. November 9, 1983. p. 14.
- ^ Vance, Taylor (January 20, 2023). "Jackson lawmaker accuses Sen. Hob Bryan of 'bullying' him during meeting". Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
- ^ Pettus, Emily Wagster. "Analysis: Senators argue over state tax diversion to cities". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved April 29, 2024.