Mark Reinschmidt
Mark Reinschmidt | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office July 22, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Marta Bertoglio |
| Constituency | 75th district (2025–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1960 (age 64–65) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Jefferson County, Montana, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Montana State University |
| Occupation | artist, school board trustee |
Mark Reinschmidt (born 1960), is an American politician who is serving as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 75th district.
Early life and education
[edit]Growing up on a ranch[1] near Whitehall, Montana in Jefferson County,[2] he attended Whitehall High School. He graduated from Montana State University, in Bozeman.[1]
Career
[edit]Reinschmidt has lived in Jefferson County for thirty years.[3] He worked as a artist, specializing in metal sculptures and runs two businesses.[3] Prior to his political career, he was also a trustee on the Whitehall School Board.[2]
In June 2025, 75th district Republican incumbent Marta Bertoglio resigned to be named Montana Commerce Director.[4] On July 16, he was interviewed by the Jefferson County Commission as one of the three candidates on the Republican shortlist.[3] On July 22, it selected Reinschmidt to serve as its new Montana House of Representatives legislator, defeating more experienced politicians Terry Churchill, Kirk Wagoner.[2][3] Currently serving as a replacement for an outgoing politician, Reinschmidt has stated that he plans to run for the Montana Legislature in 2026.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Montana State Rep. Mark Reinschmidt".
- ^ a b c d Lepeska, David (July 29, 2025). "Reinschmidt named HD 75 representative". The Boulder Monitor. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Compton, Christine (July 22, 2025). "Jefferson County officials pick metal artist Mark Reinschmidt as new House District 75 rep". Eastern Progress. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
- ^ Ambarian, Jonathon. "Lawsuit claims appointment of Clancy lawmaker as Commerce director was unlawful". KVTH. Retrieved September 21, 2025.