| Brian Rhodes | |
| State Senate: | Mississippi State |
| District: | 36th |
| Term Start: | January 2, 2024 |
| Predecessor: | Albert Butler |
| Birth Place: | Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Party: | Republican |
| Occupation: | Cattle and poultry farmer |
| Alma Mater: | Mississippi State University |
Brian Rhodes is a Mississippi politician, representing the 36th district in the Mississippi State Senate since 2024. His district represents Rankin and Smith counties.
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.
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.