David Osmek
16th President of the Minnesota Senate
In office
January 31, 2022 – January 3, 2023
Preceded byJeremy Miller
Succeeded byBobby Joe Champion
Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 33rd district
In office
January 8, 2013 – January 3, 2023
Preceded byGen Olson
Succeeded byKelly Morrison (redistricting)
Personal details
Born (1964-10-11) October 11, 1964
Glencoe, Minnesota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseKari
Children2
EducationSt. Cloud State University (BS)

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.

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. 1 2 "Solid and Experienced". David Osmek Volunteer Committee. Retrieved 2013-04-18.
  2. 1 2 "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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