David S. Olsen Explained

David Olsen
State House:Illinois
State:Illinois
District:81st
Preceded:Ron Sandack
Succeeded:Anne Stava-Murray
Birth Date:13 September 1988
Party:Republican
Residence:Downers Grove, Illinois
Alma Mater:University of Illinois (B.A.)
Profession:Politician

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]

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Notes and References

  1. Mapes. Tim (Clerk of the House). Resignations and Appointments. Journal of the Illinois House of Representatives. 99. 143. 7–8. Illinois House of Representatives. June 20, 2021.
  2. Web site: Stava-Murray beats Olsen in 81st House race. 6 November 2018.
  3. Web site: Downers Grove official named to replace Rauner ally, Rep. Sandack. Dumke, Mick. Chicago Sun Times. July 30, 2016. August 1, 2016.