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Michele Reynolds is on the Ohio Voter Guide

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Incumbent
Republican
Michele Reynolds
Michele Reynolds
Background and Bio
Michele Reynolds, originally from Illinois, earned a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati, a Master of Arts in Public Administration and Urban Studies from the University of Akron, a Master of Laws from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law, and a J.D. at the University of Dayton School of Law. She worked in Hamilton County and Akron city government before being appointed by Governor Mike DeWine to direct the Governor's Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. She was elected Madison Township Trustee in Franklin County in 2019, serving as Board Chair. She is a licensed Real Estate Salesperson in the State of Ohio and operates multiple businesses. She lives in Canal Winchester with her husband, who is a pastor, and their children, James and Noah.

Policy Issue Summaries
  • Economy and Taxes: Reynolds’s campaign website highlights her experience in the state legislature serving on the Ohio Senate Small Business and Economic Development Committee, including her support for proposals to enact a 2.75% flat state income tax and to authorize an income tax credit for family caregiving expenses. According to her campaign materials, she also serves as Vice Chair of the Ohio Senate Workforce Committee and has supported legislation to establish a private-partnership child care pilot program to address childcare costs. Her campaign website also highlights her support of legislation that reformed Ohio’s property tax to address spikes in real estate values. 
  • Education: According to Reynold’s campaign materials, education is a priority for her, and she supports policies that create “thriving schools.” Reynolds has previously supported legislation that requires public schools to adopt a policy on parental notification about student academic, mental, and physical health and well-being, and about the use of instructional materials that include sexuality content. 
  • Healthcare: Reynold’s campaign website highlights her experience with healthcare policy while serving as a Commissioner of the Ohio Commission on Minority Health and a member of the Ohio Infant Mortality Task Force. Her campaign also states her support for legislation to expand Medicaid coverage for doula services.

Endorsements
  • National Federation of Independent Business Ohio PAC
  • Agriculture for Good Government PAC
  • Columbus Firefighters Local 67
  • International Union of Operating Engineers 
  • Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC
  • Ohio Value Voters
  • Ohio Advocates for Medical Freedom - A+ Record
  • Ohio Farm Bureau Federation PAC 
  • Americans for Prosperity - Ohio
  • Ohio Manufacturers’ Association PAC
  • Ohio Society of CPAs PAC
  • Affiliated Construction Trades Ohio (ACT Ohio)
  • Right to Life Ohio PAC
  • Buckeye Firearms Association PAC

Background and Bio
Michele Reynolds, originally from Illinois, earned a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati, a Master of Arts in Public Administration and Urban Studies from the University of Akron, a Master of Laws from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law, and a J.D. at the University of Dayton School of Law. She worked in Hamilton County and Akron city government before being appointed by Governor Mike DeWine to direct the Governor's Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. She was elected Madison Township Trustee in Franklin County in 2019, serving as Board Chair. She is a licensed Real Estate Salesperson in the State of Ohio and operates multiple businesses. She lives in Canal Winchester with her husband, who is a pastor, and their children, James and Noah.

Policy Issue Summaries
  • Economy and Taxes: Reynolds’s campaign website highlights her experience in the state legislature serving on the Ohio Senate Small Business and Economic Development Committee, including her support for proposals to enact a 2.75% flat state income tax and to authorize an income tax credit for family caregiving expenses. According to her campaign materials, she also serves as Vice Chair of the Ohio Senate Workforce Committee and has supported legislation to establish a private-partnership child care pilot program to address childcare costs. Her campaign website also highlights her support of legislation that reformed Ohio’s property tax to address spikes in real estate values. 
  • Education: According to Reynold’s campaign materials, education is a priority for her, and she supports policies that create “thriving schools.” Reynolds has previously supported legislation that requires public schools to adopt a policy on parental notification about student academic, mental, and physical health and well-being, and about the use of instructional materials that include sexuality content. 
  • Healthcare: Reynold’s campaign website highlights her experience with healthcare policy while serving as a Commissioner of the Ohio Commission on Minority Health and a member of the Ohio Infant Mortality Task Force. Her campaign also states her support for legislation to expand Medicaid coverage for doula services.

Endorsements
  • National Federation of Independent Business Ohio PAC
  • Agriculture for Good Government PAC
  • Columbus Firefighters Local 67
  • International Union of Operating Engineers 
  • Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC
  • Ohio Value Voters
  • Ohio Advocates for Medical Freedom - A+ Record
  • Ohio Farm Bureau Federation PAC 
  • Americans for Prosperity - Ohio
  • Ohio Manufacturers’ Association PAC
  • Ohio Society of CPAs PAC
  • Affiliated Construction Trades Ohio (ACT Ohio)
  • Right to Life Ohio PAC
  • Buckeye Firearms Association PAC

Last Updated:2026-09-24
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