Bill Reineke | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ohio Senate from the 26th district | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | David Burke |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 88th district | |
| In office January 3, 2015 – December 31, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Rex Damschroder |
| Succeeded by | Gary Click |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 9, 1954 Toledo, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | Jacquelyn, Suzie |
| Residence | Tiffin, Ohio |
| Education | Morehead State University (MBA) |
William F. Reineke (born October 9, 1954) is an American politician who represents the 26th district of the Ohio State Senate. A member of the Reineke family that has owned the Reineke auto dealerships for decades, he made his first run for public office for state representative in 2014. When incumbent Republican Rex Damschroder failed to qualify for the ballot in 2014,[1] Reineke decided to run to replace him. He won the primary election with 48% of the vote in a three way primary, including a win against Damschroder's wife.[2] Reineke went on to win the general election with 58% of the vote.[3]