Brian Rhodes (politician)

Brian Rhodes
Member of the Mississippi State Senate
from the 36th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 2, 2024
Preceded byAlbert Butler
Personal details
BornJackson, Mississippi, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Alma materMississippi State University
OccupationCattle and poultry farmer

Brian Rhodes is a Mississippi politician, representing the 36th district in the Mississippi State Senate since 2024. His district represents Rankin and Smith counties.

Biography

Rhodes was born in Jackson, Mississippi. He attended East Rankin Academy and Mississippi State University. He is a cattle and poultry farmer and is a member of the Mississippi Farm Bureau, Mississippi Cattlemen's Association, and Mississippi Poultry Association.[1] He was appointed by Governor Tate Reeves to serve on the Mississippi Land, Water and Timber Resources Board.[2]

In 2023, he ran for election to the Mississippi State Senate to represent the 36th district after incumbent Albert Butler ran in the 37th district instead.[3] He won the Republican primary 55% to 45% against Jared Morrison; he went uncontested in the general election.[4] He serves on the following committees: Forestry, Agriculture, County Affairs, Drug Policy, Finance, Highways and Transportation, Insurance, Labor, and Technology.[1]

He endorsed Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign.[5]

He is married to Ashley Laird and has three children. He is of non-denominational faith.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Brian Rhodes". Mississippi State Legislature. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  2. ^ "Meet Brian – Rhodes for Senate". Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  3. ^ Drape, Charlie (November 3, 2023). "MS elections: State House and State Senate races for Jackson area". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  4. ^ "Brian Rhodes (Mississippi)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  5. ^ "Brookhaven legislators, more Republicans pledge support for Trump". Daily Leader. February 3, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
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