David Osmek

David Joseph Osmek (/ˈɒzmɛk/ OZ-mek; born October 11, 1964) is an American politician and businessman who is a former 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.

David Osmek
President of the Minnesota Senate
In office January 31, 2022 – January 3, 2023
Preceded by	Jeremy Miller
Succeeded by	Bobby Joe Champion
Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 33rd district
In office January 8, 2013 – January 3, 2023
Preceded by	Gen Olson
Succeeded by	Kelly Morrison (redistricting)
Personal details
Born	(1964-10-11) October 11, 1964 (age 60) Glencoe, Minnesota, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Kari
Children	2
Education	St. Cloud State University (BS)

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]

Osmek retired from the senate in 2022.^[4]

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]