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]
Rodney Hall | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 20th district | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Chris Brown |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rodney Hall December 7, 1987 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | DeSoto County, Mississippi |
| Alma mater | University of Mississippi School of Law Marion Military Institute |
| Occupation | Attorney, army infantry officer |
| Website | House website |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 2004–present (reserve) |
| Rank |  Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | Army National Guard |
| Commands | 155th Infantry Regiment (United States) |
| Battles/wars | Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Inherent Resolve Operation Spartan Shield |
Early life and education
editRodney 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
editHall 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
editHall 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
editRodney Hall is married to Tierra Marie Hall, and they have four children. The family resides in DeSoto County, Mississippi.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b "Rodney Hall becomes first Black Republican in Mississippi House since Reconstruction". SuperTalk Mississippi. August 9, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ a b Pittman, Ashton (August 10, 2023). "First Black Republican Elected To Mississippi House Since Reconstruction". Mississippi Free Press. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ "David Hall Biography". The History Makers. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ "Rodney Hall first Black Republican in Mississippi House since 1894". Mississippi Today. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ Corder, Frank (August 10, 2023). "First Black Republican State Representative Since Reconstruction Elected in Mississippi". Magnolia Tribune. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ "Rodney Hall at Ballotpedia". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 16, 2024.