David S. Olsen
David Olsen | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 81st district | |
| In office July 30, 2016 – January 9, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Ron Sandack |
| Succeeded by | Anne Stava-Murray |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 13, 1988 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Downers Grove, Illinois |
| Alma mater | University of Illinois (B.A.) |
| Profession | Politician |
| Website | Official website |
David S. Olsen (born September 13, 1988) was Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 2016 to 2019.
Republican incumbent Ron Sandack resigned from the Illinois House of Representatives effective July 25, 2016. Local Republican leaders met and appointed Olsen to the seat. Olsen was sworn into office July 30, 2016.[1]
In 2018, Olsen narrowly lost reelection to Democratic candidate Anne Stava-Murray.[2] In 2019, Olsen ran for mayor of Downers Grove, but lost. He was also the Vice Chair of the College of DuPage Board of Trustees, a position to which he was appointed in 2016 by Illinois Community College Board Chairman Lazaro Lopez.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ Mapes, Tim (Clerk of the House) (ed.). "Resignations and Appointments" (PDF). Journal of the Illinois House of Representatives. 99 (143). Illinois House of Representatives: 7–8. Retrieved June 20, 2021.
- ^ "Stava-Murray beats Olsen in 81st House race". 6 November 2018.
- ^ Dumke, Mick (July 30, 2016). "Downers Grove official named to replace Rauner ally, Rep. Sandack". Chicago Sun Times. Retrieved August 1, 2016.