Mike Reichenbach (South Carolina politician)
Mike Reichenbach | |
|---|---|
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| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 31st district | |
| Assumed office April 4, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Hugh Leatherman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 29, 1971 Lima, Ohio |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Charisse Alexandra Reichenbach
(m. 1996) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Bowling Green State University |
| Profession | Business owner, politician |
Mike Reichenbach is a business owner and an American politician of the Republican Party. He is a member of the South Carolina Senate, representing District 31 (Darlington and Florence Counties).[1]
He was first elected through a special election after the passing of Hugh Leatherman.
Political career
[edit]S.C. Senate
[edit]Elections
[edit]2022 special election
[edit]After the death of incumbent Senator Hugh Leatherman in 2021, a special election was set for March 29, 2022. Reichenbach announced,[2][3] and defeated state Rep. Jay Jordan, R-Florence, in the GOP primary, held January 24, 2022.[4] Reichenbach went on to defeat Democratic Party nominee Suzanne La Rochelle in the special election.[5][6] He was sworn in on April 5, 2022.[7]
2024 election
[edit]In 2024, Reichenbach will face Democratic challenger, Former Florence County Magistrate Judge Belinda Timmons.[8][9][10]
Tenure
[edit]Reichenbach serves on following Committees:[1]
- Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Corrections and Penology
- Family and Veterans' Services
- Fish, Game and Forestry
- Judiciary
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Senator Mike Reichenbach". South Carolina Legislature. 2023. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Taylor, Seth (2024-04-09). "Former Florence County judge challenges Reichenbach for state senate". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ Brown, Tonya (2024-03-23). "Former Florence Co. magistrate announces bid for S.C. Senate District 31 seat". WPDE. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ Harris, Javon L. (April 16, 2024). "Record number of SC women vying for State House. It's not all about abortion". The State. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
External links
[edit]- People from Florence County, South Carolina
- Living people
- Bowling Green State University alumni
- University of Michigan alumni
- Black conservatism in the United States
- African-American state legislators in South Carolina
- 1971 births
- 21st-century African-American politicians
- 21st-century members of the South Carolina General Assembly
- 21st-century American businesspeople
- Businesspeople from South Carolina
- 21st-century African-American businesspeople
- Republican Party South Carolina state senators