| Rufus Straughter | |
| State House: | Mississippi |
| District: | 51st |
| Term Start: | 1996 |
| Term End: | January 2, 2024 |
| Successor: | Timaka James-Jones |
| Birth Date: | 4 May 1937 |
| Birth Place: | Humphreys County, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Party: | Democratic |
Rufus E. (Pete) Straughter (born May 4, 1937) is an American politician. He is a former member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 51st District, being first elected in 1994 and serving till 2024. He is a member of the Democratic party.[1]