David S. Olsen
David S. Olsen (born September 13, 1988) is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives. He was appointed to the 81st district seat in August 2016 by Republican party leaders in DuPage and Will counties following the resignation of Ron Sandack.[1] In 2018, Olsen narrowly lost reelection to Democratic candidate Anne Stava-Murray.[2]
David Olsen | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 81st district | |
| In office August 3, 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 |
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
- Rhodes, Dawn (July 31, 2016). "Downers Grove, College of DuPage board member appointed to Sandack seat". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
- https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181106/stava-murray-beats-olsen-in-81st-house-race
- Dumke, Mick (July 30, 2016). "Downers Grove official named to replace Rauner ally, Rep. Sandack". Chicago Sun Times. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
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