Michele Reynolds
Michele Reynolds | |
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| Member of theOhio Senate from the3rddistrict | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Tina Maharath |
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| Political party | Republican(Currently) |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic(Formerly) |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence(s) | Canal Winchester, Ohio,U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Cincinnati(BS)University of Akron(MA)Thomas Jefferson School of Law(JSM) |
Michele Reynoldsis an American business owner and member of theOhio Senate.
In the2022 midterm election,she made history as the first African-American woman elected as aRepublicaninFranklin County.
Experience
[edit]In 2019, she was elected Township Trustee forMadison Townshipin Franklin County.[1]
She was criticized in 2022 for referencing anantisemitic phrasein a 2014 book.[2]Several leaders of The Ohio Jewish Communities commented that her remarks were taken out of context and acknowledged their support for her leadership.[3]
Reynolds won election to theOhio Senatein2022defeating incumbentDemocratTina Maharath.
Electoral history
[edit]| Year | Democrat | Votes | Pct | Republican | Votes | Pct |
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| 2022 | Tina Maharath | 56,023 | 47.58% | Michele Reynolds | 61,723 | 52.42% |
References
[edit]- ^"2019 Franklin County Election Results"(PDF).
- ^Andrew Lapin."Ohio GOP candidate apologizes for antisemitic 'Jew you down' comment".www.timesofisrael.com.Retrieved2022-12-10.
- ^LANGEL, STEPHEN."Jewish leaders vouch for Reynolds despite 'Jew you down' comment".Cleveland Jewish News.Retrieved2022-12-10.
Current members of theOhio Senate | ||
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135th General Assembly(2023-2025)
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