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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. Early life and educationBryan 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] CareerBryan 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 lifeBryan is a member of the Amory Rotary Club and is of Baptist faith.[2] References
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