Senate President Pro Tempore Bill Reineke

(R-Tiffin)
2 Terms
Senate District 26
Rm. 220
614-466-8049

reineke@ohiosenate.gov
Official Website

Biographical Information

Born: October 9, 1954 in Fostoria
Children: Suzanne and Jacquelyn
Education: Morehead State University - Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
Employment/Military Record: Partner in Reineke Family Dealerships
Community Activities: Member of St. Joseph's Church

Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)

Senate (1/1/2025 - 12/31/2028)
Senate President Pro Tempore (1/1/2025 - 12/31/2026)
Senate (1/1/2021 - 12/31/2024)
House (1/1/2017 - 12/31/2020)
House Assistant Majority Whip (1/1/2017 - 12/31/2018)
House (1/1/2015 - 12/31/2016)

Elections and Political Participation

Ohio Senate 26th District 2024
General Vote: 122,069 of 160,315 (76%)
Primary Vote: 34,166 of 34,166 (100%)

Ohio Senate 26th District 2020
General Vote: 112,325 of 158,502 (70%)
Primary Vote: 28,591 of 45,949 (62%)

Ohio House 88th District 2018
General Vote: 25,680 of 38,912 (65%)
Primary Vote: 8,079 of 8,079 (100%)

Ohio House 88th District 2016
General Vote: 35,838 of 35,838 (100%)
Primary Vote: 15,602 of 15,602 (100%)

Ohio House 88th District 2014
General Vote: 17,113 of 29,025 (58%)
Primary Vote: 2,247 of 4,621 (48%)

Committee Assignments
Key Legislative Staff
Matthew Celona, Senior Legislative Aide
matthew.celona@ohiosenate.gov
Jonathan Art, Legislative Aide
jonathan.art@ohiosenate.gov

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