Mike Reichenbach (South Carolina politician)
Mike Reichenbach is a business owner and an American politician of the Republican Party. He is the member of the South Carolina Senate representing District 31.
Mike Reichenbach | |
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| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the district | |
| Preceded by | Hugh Leatherman |
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| Born | October 29, 1971 Lima, Ohio |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Charisse Alexandra Reichenbach |
| Alma mater | Bowling Green State University |
2022 election
After the death of incumbent Senator Hugh Leatherman in 2021, a special election was set for March 29, 2022. Reichenbach announced,[1][2] and defeated state Rep. Jay Jordan, R-Florence, in the GOP primary, held January 24, 2022.[3] Reichenbach went on to defeat Democratic Party nominee Suzanne La Rochelle in the special election.[4][5] He was sworn in on April 5, 2022.[6]
Reichenbach serves on following Committees:[7]
- Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Corrections and Penology
- Family and Veterans' Services
- Fish, Game and Forestry
- Judiciary
References
- Adcox, Seanna (November 23, 2021). "Florence businessman is 1st to announce bid to fill Sen. Leatherman's seat". Post and Courier. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- Varnier, Julia (November 23, 2022). "Mike Reichenbach announces senate candidacy to fill late Sen. Leatherman's term". WPDE-TV. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- Jenkins, S. E. (January 25, 2022). "Reichenbach secures GOP nomination for Hugh Leatherman's Senate seat". WMBF-TV. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- Jenkins, S. E. (March 29, 2022). "Reichenbach wins Leatherman Senate seat in special election". WIS-TV. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- Jeski, Tyler (March 29, 2022). "Reichenbach declares special election victory, says he will push conservative values". WPDE-TV. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- "South Carolina Senate's only Black Republican is sworn in". WSPA-TV. Associated Press. April 6, 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- "Senator Mike Reichenbach". South Carolina Legislature. 2023. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
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