Rodney Hall (Mississippi politician)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
December 7, 1987
Rodney Hall | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 20th district | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Chris Brown |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rodney Hall December 7, 1987 |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Mississippi School of Law Marion Military Institute |
| Occupation | Attorney, army infantry officer |
| Website | House website |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 2004–present (reserve) |
| Rank |  Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | Army National Guard |
| Commands | 155th Infantry Regiment (United States) |
| Battles/wars | Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Inherent Resolve Operation Spartan Shield |
Rodney Hall (born December 7, 1987) is an American politician serving as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives for the 20th District. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served on Capitol Hill as a congressional staffer for Mississippi’s 1st Congressional Distrtct. Hall assumed office in January 2024 and is notably the first African-American Republican to serve in the Mississippi House since the Reconstruction era.[1][2]
Rodney Hall was born on December 7, 1987. He attended the Marion Military Institute, where he developed an interest in public service and leadership. Hall later earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law.[3]
Military career
Hall has served in the Army National Guard since 2004. During his military career, he has been deployed in various operations, including Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Inherent Resolve, and Operation Spartan Shield. He currently holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and commanded Bravo Company in the 155th Infantry Regiment (United States).[1][2]
Political career
Hall was elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives in 2023 and took office in January 2024. He represents the 20th District and is a member of the Republican Party. His election marked a significant milestone as he became the first African-American Republican to serve in the Mississippi House since the Reconstruction era.[4][5]