David Osmek
David Osmek | |
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16th President of the Minnesota Senate | |
Assumed office October 14, 2021 | |
Preceded by | David Tomassoni (Acting) |
Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 33rd district | |
Assumed office January 8, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Redistricted |
Personal details | |
Born | 1964 (age 57–58) Glencoe, Minnesota, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Kari |
Children | 2 |
Residence | Mound, Minnesota |
Education | St. 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[]
- ^ 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
- Pages using Party stripe with other party
- 1964 births
- 21st-century American politicians
- Living people
- Minnesota Republicans
- Minnesota state senators
- People from Glencoe, Minnesota
- St. Cloud State University alumni