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.
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]
