14 Facts About Brad Hudson

Brad Hudson is an American politician serving as a member of the Missouri Senate for the 33rd district, representing much of southern Missouri.

Brad Hudson was raised on a farm near Cape Fair, Missouri.

Brad Hudson earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in biblical studies from the Midwest College of Theology in 2011.

Brad Hudson worked as a chief compliance officer for the Stone County Department of Planning and Zoning.

Brad Hudson was later elected to serve as Stone County Assessor in 2008 and served until his election to the Missouri House of Representatives.

Brad Hudson was elected to represent the 138th District of the Missouri House of Representatives in November 2018 and assumed office in January 2019.

Brad Hudson serves as the Chair of the Economic Development Committee and vice-chair of the Rules-Legislative Oversight Committee and the Special Committee on Public Policy.

In May 2021, Brad Hudson was appointed to serve as a member of the Missouri Tourism Commission.

Brad Hudson was sworn in as Senator for District 33 on January 8,2025.

In 2023, Brad Hudson introduced a bill that would require public colleges to fund "belief-based" student groups regardless of viewpoint or membership requirements.

Brad Hudson was among a group of Republicans who advocated to revoke funding from public education addressing critical race theory or diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Also in 2023, Brad Hudson sponsored legislation to restrict healthcare for transgender youth, however was absent from public testimony on the bill.

Brad Hudson rejected a proposed amendment to allow access for cases involving imminent danger, saying that it could allow exceptions on the basis of suicidal risk.

Brad Hudson has introduced legislation for the 2024 cycle that would increase requirements on ballot initiatives for constitutional amendments to pass, and bills to increase restrictions to transgender health care, including provisions for medical providers to refuse treatment.