Roger Reinert

Roger Jonathon Reinert (born July 22, 1970) is an American politician and former member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represented District 7, which included St. Louis County.

Roger Reinert
Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 7th district
In office
January 4, 2011 – January 2, 2017
Preceded byYvonne Prettner Solon
Succeeded byErik Simonson
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 7B district
In office
January 6, 2009 – January 3, 2011
Preceded byMike Jaros
Succeeded byKerry Gauthier
Personal details
Born (1970-07-22) July 22, 1970
Olivia, Minnesota
Political partyMinnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Spouse(s)
Layla
​
(m. 2015)​
Alma materUniversity of Minnesota
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Occupationeducator

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. He is also an educator.[1]

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] He did not seek re-election in 2016.

Electoral history
Minnesota Senate 7th district election, 2012[5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic (DFL) Roger Reinert 32,684 76.90
Republican Tyler Verry 9,621 22.64
Minnesota Senate 7th district election, 2010[6]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic (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 % ±%
Democratic (DFL) Roger Reinert 13,364 72.96
Republican Alan Kehr 3,648 19.91
Independence Jay Cole 1,259 6.87

References
  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. https://web.archive.org/web/20130214091437/http://www.senate.mn/members/member_bio.php?mem_id=1167. Archived from the original on February 14, 2013. Retrieved February 18, 2013. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  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. Archived from the original on November 10, 2012. Retrieved February 17, 2013.
  6. "Results for All State Senate Races, 2010". Minnesota Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 26, 2013. Retrieved February 17, 2013.
  7. "Results for all State Representatives, 2008". Minnesota Secretary of State. Archived from the original on February 1, 2013. Retrieved February 17, 2013.
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