Bill Reineke
2021 - Present
2028
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Bill Reineke (Republican Party) is a member of the Ohio State Senate, representing District 26. He assumed office on January 1, 2021. His current term ends on December 31, 2028.
Reineke (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Ohio State Senate to represent District 26. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Reineke represented District 88 in the Ohio House of Representatives from 2015 through 2020.
Reineke was selected as Senate president pro tempore effective January 6, 2024.[1]
Biography
Bill Reineke lives in Tiffin, Ohio. Reineke earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Morehead State University. His career experience includes working as a partner with Reineke Family Dealerships.[2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Reineke was assigned to the following committees:
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee, Chair
- Senate Finance Committee
- Transportation Committee, Vice Chair
- Workforce and Higher Education Committee
2021-2022
Reineke was assigned to the following committees:
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Small Business and Economic Opportunity Committee
- Transportation Committee, Vice chair
- Workforce and Higher Education Committee
2019-2020
Reineke was assigned to the following committees:
- Aging and Long Term Care Committee, Vice chair
- House Ways and Means Committee
- Economic and Workforce Development Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Finance |
| • Financial Institutions, Housing and Urban Development |
| • Government Accountability and Oversight, Vice chair |
| • Ways and Means |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Reineke served on the following committees:
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| • Finance |
| • Financial Institutions, Housing and Urban Development |
| • Ways and Means |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Ohio State Senate District 26
Incumbent Bill Reineke defeated Mohamud Jama in the general election for Ohio State Senate District 26 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bill Reineke (R) | 76.1 | 124,213 | |
| Mohamud Jama (D) | 23.9 | 38,908 | ||
| Total votes: 163,121 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio State Senate District 26
Mohamud Jama advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio State Senate District 26 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mohamud Jama | 100.0 | 7,116 | |
| Total votes: 7,116 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio State Senate District 26
Incumbent Bill Reineke advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio State Senate District 26 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bill Reineke | 100.0 | 34,425 | |
| Total votes: 34,425 | ||||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2020
See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Ohio State Senate District 26
Bill Reineke defeated Craig Swartz and Robert Taylor in the general election for Ohio State Senate District 26 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bill Reineke (R) | 70.6 | 114,776 | |
| Craig Swartz (D) | 28.9 | 47,050 | ||
| Robert Taylor (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.5 | 824 | ||
| Total votes: 162,650 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio State Senate District 26
Craig Swartz advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio State Senate District 26 on April 28, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Craig Swartz | 100.0 | 14,208 | |
| Total votes: 14,208 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio State Senate District 26
Bill Reineke defeated Melissa Ackison in the Republican primary for Ohio State Senate District 26 on April 28, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bill Reineke | 64.7 | 25,363 | |
| Melissa Ackison | 35.3 | 13,864 | ||
| Total votes: 39,227 | ||||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 88
Incumbent Bill Reineke defeated Rachel Crooks in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 88 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bill Reineke (R) | 65.9 | 26,016 | |
| Rachel Crooks (D) | 34.1 | 13,482 | ||
| Total votes: 39,498 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 88
Rachel Crooks advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 88 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Rachel Crooks | 100.0 | 3,978 | |
| Total votes: 3,978 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 88
Incumbent Bill Reineke advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 88 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bill Reineke | 100.0 | 8,119 | |
| Total votes: 8,119 | ||||
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2016
Elections for the Ohio House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 16, 2015.
Incumbent Bill Reineke ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 88 general election.[3]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 88 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Bill Reineke Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Ohio Secretary of State | ||
Incumbent Bill Reineke ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 88 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Ohio House of Representatives District 88, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Bill Reineke Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 15,777 | |
| Total Votes | 15,777 | |||
2014
Elections for the Ohio House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 5, 2014. William E. Young was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Bill Reineke defeated Rhonda Damschroder and Richard Geyer in the Republican primary. Reineke defeated Young in the general election.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William F. Reineke, Jr. |
59% | 17,335 | |
| Democratic | William E. Young | 41% | 12,040 | |
| Total Votes | 29,375 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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William F. Reineke, Jr. |
53.1% | 2,792 |
| Rhonda Damschroder | 32.4% | 1,703 |
| Richard Geyer | 14.5% | 762 |
| Total Votes | 5,257 | |
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
Bill Reineke completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Reineke's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Jobs: Promoting economic growth through workforce development: Many of the areas throughout the 26th Senate district are still recovering from the loss of manufacturing in the last thirty years. The disappointments of the past, however, are our opportunities for the future. We are seeing success with repurposing our empty factories and reeducating our workforce for local employment. Ohio and President Trump's policies are easing the burden on businesses by cutting regulations and taxes. We need to continue reform with our workforce development programs and education systems here in Ohio to successfully keep up with the rapid change in technology. Many students are falling through the cracks and we need to offer them the opportunity to find
- Leadership: Protecting our rights and values I am a conservative who will protect our rights and values in Columbus. I am the only candidate to be endorsed by Ohio Right to Life, the NRA, and Buckeye Firearms Association. I have always maintained an 'A' rating from the NRA in my previous campaigns because of my 100% voting record on the 2nd Amendment. Finally, I am a strong proponent of personal property rights and local control. In Northwest Ohio, large wind companies are attempting to build wind farms without the say of the local community. I am sponsoring legislation to give the community a voice on large scale wind projects in local townships.
- Solutions: Getting things done: The 26th Senate District needs a Senator who can get things done for the people. I have a record of accomplishment as a businessman and representative, and I am the only qualified choice for Republicans in this primary. That is why I have the support of the Ohio Republican Party, Congressmen Jim Jordan and Troy Balderson, incumbent Senator Dave Burke, and other conservative leaders across the 26th Senate District.
• Pro-life issues
• 2nd Amendment Protection
• Property rights
• Business Climate
• Taxes/Regulations
• Agriculture
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2024
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In 2024, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 2 to December 19. A special session on elections commenced on May 28, 2024, and ended on May 31.
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2023
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In 2023, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 2 to December 31.
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2022
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In 2022, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 19 to December 15.
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2021
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In 2021, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 4 to December 31.
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2020
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In 2020, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 6 to December 31.
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2019
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In 2019, the Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 through December 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the 132nd Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 2 through December 31.
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2017
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In 2017, the 132nd Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 2 through December 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the 131st Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 5 through December 31.
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2015
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In 2015, the 131st Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 5 through December 31.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Ohio State Senate District 26 |
Officeholder Ohio State Senate District 26 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ The Ohio Senate, "Senate and House Elect New Leadership for 136th General Assembly," November 22, 2024
- ↑ The Ohio Senate, "Senator Bill Reineke - Bio," accessed March 20, 2021
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official election results," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing By Office," accessed February 8, 2016
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "2016 Official Elections Results," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official primary election results for May 6, 2014," accessed July 3, 2014
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| Preceded by Dave Burke (R) |
Ohio State Senate District 26 2021-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Ohio House of Representatives District 88 2015-2020 |
Succeeded by Gary Click (R) |
