Mike Reichenbach (South Carolina politician)

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Charisse Alexandra Reichenbach
(m. 1996)
Mike Reichenbach
South Carolina Senator Mike Reichenbach.jpg
Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 31st district
Assumed office
April 4, 2022
Children2
Alma mater Bowling Green State University
ProfessionBusiness 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]

Contents

He was first elected through a special election after the passing of Hugh Leatherman.

Political career

S.C. Senate

Elections

2022 special election

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

In 2024, Reichenbach will face Democratic challenger, Former Florence County Magistrate Judge Belinda Timmons. [8] [9] [10]

Tenure

Reichenbach serves on following Committees: [1]

  • Agriculture and Natural Resources
  • Corrections and Penology
  • Family and Veterans' Services
  • Fish, Game and Forestry
  • Judiciary

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References

  1. 1 2 "Senator Mike Reichenbach". South Carolina Legislature. 2023. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  2. 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.
  3. Varnier, Julia (November 23, 2022). "Mike Reichenbach announces senate candidacy to fill late Sen. Leatherman's term". WPDE-TV. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  4. Jenkins, S. E. (January 25, 2022). "Reichenbach secures GOP nomination for Hugh Leatherman's Senate seat". WMBF-TV. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  5. Jenkins, S. E. (March 29, 2022). "Reichenbach wins Leatherman Senate seat in special election". WIS-TV. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  6. Jeski, Tyler (March 29, 2022). "Reichenbach declares special election victory, says he will push conservative values". WPDE-TV. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
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  8. staylor@postandcourier.com, Seth Taylor (2024-04-09). "Former Florence County judge challenges Reichenbach for state senate". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
  9. Brown, Tonya (2024-03-23). "Former Florence Co. magistrate announces bid for S.C. Senate District 31 seat". WPDE. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
  10. 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.
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Preceded by Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 31st district

2022–present
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