Rodney Hall (born December 7, 1987) is an American politician serving as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives for the 20th District. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served on Capitol Hill as a congressional staffer for MississippiâÂÂs 1st Congressional Distrtct. Hall assumed office in January 2024 and is notably the first African-American Republican to serve in the Mississippi House since the Reconstruction era.
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.
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 Lieutenant Colonel and commanded Bravo Company in the 155th Infantry Regiment (United States).
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.
Rodney Hall is married to Tierra Marie Hall, and they have four children. The family resides in DeSoto County, Mississippi.