Brian Strickland

Robert Brian Strickland (born October 26, 1983) is an American politician who has served in the Georgia State Senate from the 42nd district since 2025 and the 17th district from 2018 to 2025. He previously served in the Georgia House of Representatives from the 111th district from 2013 to 2017.^[1][2]

Brian Strickland
Member of the Georgia Senate from the 42nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 16, 2018
Preceded by	Rick Jeffares
Constituency	17th district (2018–2025) 42nd district (2025–present)
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 111th district
In office January 14, 2013 – December 1, 2017
Preceded by	Bruce Williamson
Succeeded by	Geoff Cauble
Personal details
Born	Robert Brian Strickland (1983-10-26) October 26, 1983 (age 41) Henry County, Georgia, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Lindsay Perdue
Children	2
Education	Valdosta State University (BBA) Florida Coastal School of Law (JD)

In January 2024, Strickland co-sponsored S.B. 390, which would withhold government funding for any libraries in Georgia affiliated with the American Library Association. The bill was drafted following the election of ALA President Emily Drabinski and allegations of the organization promoting a personal ideology and influencing librarian certification.^[3][4][5]