Roger Reinert

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Roger Reinert
Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 7th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 4, 2011
Preceded by Yvonne Prettner Solon
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
Olivia, Minnesota
Political party Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Residence Duluth, Minnesota
Alma mater University of Minnesota
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Occupation educator, legislator
Religion Methodist

Roger Jonathon Reinert (born July 22, 1970) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represents District 7, which includes St. Louis County. He is also an educator.[1]

Early life, education, and career

Reinert began his political career when he was appointed to the Duluth City Council on January 12, 2004, filling the seat vacated by Herb Bergson, who had been elected mayor. He went on to win a tight race for a regular term on the council in 2005. He served as council president in 2006 and 2008.

Minnesota House of Representatives

Reinert previously served as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives representing District 7B.[2] He was a member of the House Taxes Committee, and also served on the Finance subcommittees for the Higher Education and Workforce Development Finance and Policy Division, the Public Safety Finance Division, and the Transportation Finance and Policy Division.[1]

Minnesota Senate

On November 2, 2010, Reinert was elected to represent District 7 in the Minnesota Senate.[3] Reinert was re-elected in 2012, defeating challenger Tyler Verry.[4]

Electoral history

Minnesota Senate 7th district election, 2012[5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
DFL Roger Reinert 32,684 76.90
Republican Tyler Verry 9,621 22.64
Minnesota Senate 7th district election, 2010[6]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
DFL Roger Reinert 19,545 72.73
Republican Rilla Debot Opelt 7,268 27.05
Minnesota House of Representatives 7B district election, 2008[7]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
DFL Roger Reinert 13,364 72.96
Republican Alan Kehr 3,648 19.91
Independence Jay Cole 1,259 6.87

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Minnesota Legislators Past & Present - Legislator Record - Reinert, Roger Jonathon". Leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2010-07-20. 
  2. ↑ "Roger Reinert (DFL) 07B - Minnesota House of Representatives". House.leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2010-07-20. 
  3. ↑ http://www.senate.mn/members/member_bio.php?mem_id=1167
  4. ↑ "Minnesota Senate: Reinert wins re-election to Duluth seat". Duluth News Tribune. November 6, 2012. 
  5. ↑ "Results for All State Senate Races, 2012". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 17, 2013. 
  6. ↑ "Results for All State Senate Races, 2010". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 17, 2013. 
  7. ↑ "Results for all State Representatives, 2008". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 17, 2013. 

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