Mark Reinschmidt

Growing up on a ranch near Whitehall, Montana, in Jefferson County,^[1] he attended Whitehall High School. He graduated from Montana State University.^[2]

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.^[1]

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, Reinschmidt defeated more experienced politicians Terry Churchill and Kirk Wagoner and was selected to succeed Bertoglio.^[1][3] Reinschmidt has stated that he will seek election to the Montana Legislature in 2026.^[1]