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State Senator, 3rd District · Full term commencing 1/1/2027
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Michele ReynoldsOfficial portrait — Ohio Senate

Michele Reynolds

Candidate for State Senator, 3rd District, Full term commencing 1/1/2027

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State senator
Lives in
Canal Winchester
Campaign website
michelereynolds.org

Serving her first term in the Ohio Senate for District 3; a former Madison Township trustee and licensed real estate salesperson.

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Photo: Official portrait — Ohio Senate

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Voted to override the Governor's property tax veto.In office

    The override restored a budget provision limiting certain replacement and emergency levies.

    Senator Reynolds Praises Override Of Property Tax Reform Veto

    Government record · Ohio Senate · Oct 2, 2025 · ohiosenate.gov

    “I proudly voted to overturn the governor's veto”
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Education

  • Sponsored a bill requiring police key lock boxes at schools.In office

    Senate Bill 290, co-sponsored with Sen. Tom Patton, passed the Senate unanimously in May 2026 and went to the House.

    Senate Passes Reynolds, Patton Bill Strengthening School Safety Measures

    Government record · Ohio Senate · May 15, 2026 · ohiosenate.gov

    “requiring public and private schools in Ohio to install an exterior master key lock box”
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Housing

Health & human services

  • Sponsored supported decision-making as an alternative to guardianship.In office

    Senate Bill 35, jointly sponsored with Sen. Jerry Cirino, for adults with developmental disabilities; passed the Senate unanimously.

    Senate Passes Reynolds and Cirino Bill Supporting Adults with a Developmental Disability

    Government record · Ohio Senate · Oct 15, 2025 · ohiosenate.gov

    “recognizes supported decision-making as an alternative to guardianship for adults with a developmental disability”
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Government & transparency

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Michele Reynolds on them.

  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.

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