Brian Rhodes (politician)

Rhodes was born in Jackson, Mississippi. He attended East Rankin Academy and Mississippi State University. He is a cattle and poultry farmer and is a member of the Mississippi Farm Bureau, Mississippi Cattlemen's Association, and Mississippi Poultry Association.^[1] He was appointed by Governor Tate Reeves to serve on the Mississippi Land, Water and Timber Resources Board.^[2]

In 2023, he ran for election to the Mississippi State Senate to represent the 36th district after incumbent Albert Butler ran in the 37th district instead.^[3] He won the Republican primary 55% to 45% against Jared Morrison; he went uncontested in the general election.^[4] He serves on the following committees: Forestry, Agriculture, County Affairs, Drug Policy, Finance, Highways and Transportation, Insurance, Labor, and Technology.^[1]

He endorsed Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign.^[5]

He is married to Ashley Laird and has three children. He is of non-denominational faith.^[1]