Roger Reinert
| Roger Reinert | |
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| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 7th district |
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In office January 4, 2011 – January 2, 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Yvonne Prettner Solon |
| Succeeded by | Erik Simonson |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 7B district |
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In office January 6, 2009 – January 3, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Mike Jaros |
| Succeeded by | Kerry Gauthier |
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July 22, 1970 Olivia, Minnesota |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Layla (m. 2015) |
| Alma mater |
University of Minnesota Minnesota State University, Mankato |
| Occupation | educator |
Roger Jonathon Reinert (born July 22, 1970) is a Minnesota 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.
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.
Reinert previously served as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives representing District 7B. 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.
On November 2, 2010, Reinert was elected to represent District 7 in the Minnesota Senate. Reinert was re-elected in 2012, defeating challenger Tyler Verry. He did not seek re-election in 2016.
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