Hob Bryan

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
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 1984
Preceded by	John Johnson
Personal details
Born	Wendell Hobdy Bryan II (1952-12-05) December 5, 1952 (age 72) Amory, Mississippi, U.S.
Political 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]