Mike Reichenbach (South Carolina politician) explained
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).
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,[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]
2024 election
In 2024, Reichenbach will face Democratic challenger, Former Florence County Magistrate Judge Belinda Timmons.[7] [8] [9]
Tenure
Reichenbach serves on following Committees:[10]
- Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Corrections and Penology
- Family and Veterans' Services
- Fish, Game and Forestry
- Judiciary
External links
Notes and References
- News: Adcox . Seanna . November 23, 2021 . Florence businessman is 1st to announce bid to fill Sen. Leatherman's seat . Post and Courier . June 4, 2023.
- News: Varnier . Julia . November 23, 2022 . Mike Reichenbach announces senate candidacy to fill late Sen. Leatherman's term . WPDE-TV . June 4, 2023.
- News: Jenkins . S. E. . January 25, 2022 . Reichenbach secures GOP nomination for Hugh Leatherman's Senate seat . WMBF-TV . June 4, 2023.
- News: Jenkins . S. E. . March 29, 2022 . Reichenbach wins Leatherman Senate seat in special election . WIS-TV . June 4, 2023.
- News: Jeski . Tyler . March 29, 2022 . Reichenbach declares special election victory, says he will push conservative values . WPDE-TV . June 4, 2023.
- News: Associated Press . April 6, 2022 . South Carolina Senate's only Black Republican is sworn in . WSPA-TV . June 4, 2023.
- Web site: staylor@postandcourier.com . Seth Taylor . 2024-04-09 . Former Florence County judge challenges Reichenbach for state senate . 2024-04-23 . Post and Courier . en.
- Web site: Brown . Tonya . 2024-03-23 . Former Florence Co. magistrate announces bid for S.C. Senate District 31 seat . 2024-04-23 . WPDE . en.
- News: Harris . Javon L. . April 16, 2024 . Record number of SC women vying for State House. It's not all about abortion . April 23, 2024 . The State.
- Web site: 2023 . Senator Mike Reichenbach . June 4, 2023 . South Carolina Legislature.