David Osmek

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David Osmek
Minnesota State Senator David Osmek.jpg
16th President of the Minnesota Senate
Assumed office
October 14, 2021
Preceded byDavid Tomassoni (Acting)
Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 33rd district
Assumed office
January 8, 2013
Preceded byRedistricted
Personal details
Born1964 (age 57–58)
Glencoe, Minnesota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Kari
Children2
ResidenceMound, Minnesota
EducationSt. Cloud State University (BS)

David Joseph Osmek is a Minnesota politician and businessman who is a member of the Minnesota Senate. He has served as the 16th President of the Minnesota Senate since 2021. 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.

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Political offices
Preceded by President of the Minnesota Senate
2021–present 		Incumbent
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