David Osmek
David Osmek | |
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16th President of the Minnesota Senate | |
Assumed office January 31, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Jeremy Miller |
Succeeded by | Bobby Joe Champion (designate) |
Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 33rd district | |
Assumed office January 8, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Gen Olson |
Succeeded by | Kelly Morrison(redistricting) |
Personal details | |
Born | Glencoe, Minnesota, U.S. | October 11, 1964
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Kari |
Children | 2 |
Residence(s) | Mound, Minnesota, U.S. |
Education | St. Cloud State University (BS) |
David Joseph Osmek is an American politician and businessman who is a member of the Minnesota Senate. He has served as the 16th President of the Minnesota Senate since 2022. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Osmek represents District 33 in the western Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Early life and education
Osmek was born in Glencoe, Minnesota.[1] He attended St. Cloud State University, graduating with a B.E.S.[2]
Minnesota Senate
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
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
- ^ 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
- David Osmek at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Senator David Osmek official Minnesota Senate website