Rodney Hall (Mississippi politician)

Rodney Hall
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives
from the 20th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 2, 2024
Preceded byChris Brown
Personal details
Born
Rodney Hall

(1987-12-07) December 7, 1987 (age 37)
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)DeSoto County, Mississippi
Alma materUniversity of Mississippi School of Law
Marion Military Institute
OccupationAttorney, army infantry officer
WebsiteHouse website
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service2004–present (reserve)
Rank Lieutenant Colonel
UnitArmy National Guard
Commands155th Infantry Regiment (United States)
Battles/warsOperation Enduring Freedom
Operation Inherent Resolve
Operation Spartan Shield

Rodney Hall (born December 7, 1987) is an American politician serving as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives for the 20th District, affiliating with the Republican Party. Hall assumed office in January 2024 and is notably the first African-American Republican to serve in the Mississippi House since the Reconstruction era.[1][2]

Early life and education

Rodney Hall was born on December 7, 1987. He attended the Marion Military Institute, where he developed an interest in public service and leadership. Hall later earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law.[3]

Military career

Hall has served in the Army National Guard since 2004. During his military career, he has been deployed in various operations, including Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Inherent Resolve, and Operation Spartan Shield. He currently holds the rank of Major and commanded Bravo Company in the 155th Infantry Regiment (United States).[1][2]

Political career

Hall was elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives in 2023 and took office in January 2024. He represents the 20th District and is a member of the Republican Party. His election marked a significant milestone as he became the first African-American Republican to serve in the Mississippi House since the Reconstruction era.[4][5]

Personal life

Rodney Hall is married to Tierra Marie Hall, and they have four children. The family resides in DeSoto County, Mississippi.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b "Rodney Hall becomes first Black Republican in Mississippi House since Reconstruction". SuperTalk Mississippi. August 9, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Pittman, Ashton (August 10, 2023). "First Black Republican Elected To Mississippi House Since Reconstruction". Mississippi Free Press. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  3. ^ "David Hall Biography". The History Makers. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  4. ^ "Rodney Hall first Black Republican in Mississippi House since 1894". Mississippi Today. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  5. ^ Corder, Frank (August 10, 2023). "First Black Republican State Representative Since Reconstruction Elected in Mississippi". Magnolia Tribune. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  6. ^ "Rodney Hall at Ballotpedia". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 16, 2024.