Hob Bryan
American politician
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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.
December 5, 1952
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. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Mississippi State University (BA) University of Virginia (JD) |
Early life and education
Bryan 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
Bryan 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
Bryan is a member of the Amory Rotary Club and is of Baptist faith.[2]