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David Osmek
16th President of the Minnesota Senate
Assumed office
January 31, 2022
Preceded byJeremy Miller
Succeeded byBobby Joe Champion (designate)
Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 33rd district
Assumed office
January 8, 2013
Preceded byGen Olson
Succeeded byKelly Morrison (redistricting)
Personal details
Born (1964-10-11) October 11, 1964 (age 60)
Glencoe, Minnesota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseKari
Children2
Residence(s)Mound, Minnesota, U.S.
EducationSt. 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

  1. ^ a b "Solid and Experienced". David Osmek Volunteer Committee. Retrieved 2013-04-18.
  2. ^ a b "Osmek, David J." Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved 2013-04-18.
  3. ^ Hendrickson, Samantha. "Proposed bill would make protesters convicted of an offense ineligible for student loans". The Minnesota Daily. Retrieved 2021-04-18.
Political offices
Preceded by President of the Minnesota Senate
2021–present
Incumbent