Mike Reichenbach (South Carolina politician)

Mike Reichenbach is a business owner and an American politician of the Republican Party. He is a member of the South Carolina Senate, representing District 31 (Darlington and Florence Counties).

He was first elected through a special election after the passing of Hugh Leatherman.

2022 special election
After the death of incumbent Senator Hugh Leatherman in 2021, a special election was set for March 29, 2022. Reichenbach announced, and defeated state Rep. Jay Jordan, R-Florence, in the GOP primary, held January 24, 2022. Reichenbach went on to defeat Democratic Party nominee Suzanne La Rochelle in the special election. He was sworn in on April 5, 2022.

2024 election
In 2024, Reichenbach will face Democratic challenger, Former Florence County Magistrate Judge Belinda Timmons.

Tenure
Reichenbach serves on following Committees:


 * Agriculture and Natural Resources
 * Corrections and Penology
 * Family and Veterans' Services
 * Fish, Game and Forestry
 * Judiciary