David Joseph Osmek (/ˈɒzmɛk/ OZ-mek; born October 11, 1964) is an American politician and businessman who is a member of the Minnesota Senate. From 2022 to 2023, he served as the 16th President of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Osmek represents District 33 in the western Twin Cities metropolitan area.
David Osmek | |
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| 16th President of the Minnesota Senate | |
| In office January 31, 2022 – January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Jeremy Miller |
| Succeeded by | Bobby Joe Champion |
| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 33rd district | |
| In office January 8, 2013 – January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Gen Olson |
| Succeeded by | Kelly Morrison (redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 11, 1964 Glencoe, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kari |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | St. Cloud State University (BS) |
Early life and education edit
Osmek was born in Glencoe, Minnesota.[1] He attended St. Cloud State University, graduating with a B.E.S.[2]
Minnesota Senate edit
Osmek was first elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2012.
In 2021, amid protests for racial justice during the trial of Derek Chauvin, he introduced a bill that would make people convicted of a crime at a protest ineligible for student loans and other state financial aid.[3]
Personal life edit
Osmek is married to Kari. They have two children and reside in Mound, Minnesota, where Osmek served on the city council. He is a project manager.[1][2]
References edit
- ^ a b "Solid and Experienced". David Osmek Volunteer Committee. Retrieved 2013-04-18.
- ^ a b "Osmek, David J." Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved 2013-04-18.
- ^ Hendrickson, Samantha. "Proposed bill would make protesters convicted of an offense ineligible for student loans". The Minnesota Daily. Retrieved 2021-04-18.
External links edit
- David Osmek at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Senator David Osmek official Minnesota Senate website