Roger Reinert

Roger Reinert
40th Mayor of Duluth
Incumbent
Assumed office January 4, 2024
Preceded by	Emily Larson
Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 7th district
In office January 4, 2011 – January 2, 2017
Preceded by	Yvonne Prettner Solon
Succeeded by	Erik Simonson
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 7B district
In office January 6, 2009 – January 3, 2011
Preceded by	Mike Jaros
Succeeded by	Kerry Gauthier
Personal details
Born	(1970-07-22) July 22, 1970 (age 54) Olivia, Minnesota, U.S.
Political party	Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Alma mater	University of Minnesota Minnesota State University, Mankato Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Occupation	Attorney
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Navy United States Navy Reserve Temporary duty assignment
Years of service	2005-Present
Rank	Commander
Commands	PACFLT, CSTC-A
Awards	Defense Meritorious Service Medal Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal

Roger Jonathon Reinert (born July 22, 1970) is an American politician, mayor of Duluth, Minnesota, and member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL). He served in the Minnesota House from 2009 to 2011 and the Minnesota Senate from 2011 to 2017.

From 2004 to 2009, Reinert served on the Duluth City Council, where he was elected president twice.^[1] Reinert spent 6 years (2011–2016) serving on the Minnesota Senate, where he represented District 7, which included St. Louis County. 2 years prior to this (2009–2010), Reinert served on the Minnesota House of Representatives. Currently, Reinert is a Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserves.^[2] Reinert is a licensed attorney, owns a consulting firm, and teaches at the College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth.