Michele Reynolds is an American business owner and member of the Ohio Senate.
Michele Reynolds | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ohio Senate from the 3rd district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Tina Maharath |
| Personal details | |
| 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) |
In the 2022 midterm election, she made history as the first African-American woman elected as a Republican in Franklin County.
Experience
editIn 2019, she was elected Township Trustee for Madison Township in Franklin County.[1]
She was criticized in 2022 for referencing an antisemitic phrase in 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 the Ohio Senate in 2022 defeating incumbent Democrat Tina Maharath.
Electoral history
edit| Year | Democrat | Votes | Pct | Republican | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. Retrieved 2022-12-10.
- ^ LANGEL, STEPHEN. "Jewish leaders vouch for Reynolds despite 'Jew you down' comment". Cleveland Jewish News. Retrieved 2022-12-10.