Senator Hob Bryan

Hob Bryan

Full Name: Wendell Hobdy Bryan II Born: December 5, 1952 Place of Birth: Amory, Mississippi, U.S. Political Party: Democratic Alma mater: Mississippi State University, University of Virginia Profession: Attorney

Biography

Wendell Hobdy “Hob” Bryan II is an American politician who has been a member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 7th District since 1984. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He is the son of Wendell Hobdy Bryan I and Sarah Nadine (Morgan) Bryan.

Education

Bryan earned his B.A. from Mississippi State University, and J.D. from the University of Virginia.

Career

His professional experience includes working as an attorney. He assumed office in 1984 and his current term ends on January 4, 2028. Bryan ran for re-election to the Mississippi State Senate to represent District 7. He won in the general election on November 7, 2023.

Committee Assignments

Bryan was assigned to the following committees:

• Congressional Redistricting Committee
• Senate Constitution Committee
• Senate Education Committee
• Elections Committee, Vice Chair
• Finance Committee
• Highways and Transportation Committee
• Reapportionment Committee
• Senate Medicaid Committee
• Public Health and Welfare Committee, Chair

In the past, he has served on various other committees including Judiciary, Division B Committee, Chairman; Public Health and Welfare Committee, Vice Chair; Compilation, Revision and Publication; Congressional Redistricting; Constitution; Elections; Finance; Highways and Transportation; Legislative Reapportionment; Local and Private.

Compensation

Base salary: $23,500/year Per diem: $157/day