David Osborne

David W. Osborne (born March 27, 1964 in Oldham County, Kentucky) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives representing District 59[1] since the May 24, 2005 special election to fill the vacancy of Representative Timothy Feeley.[2] Since January 8, 2019, Osborne has served as Speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives. He previously served as Acting Speaker of the House and Speaker Pro Tempore.[3]

David Osborne
Speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives
Assumed office
November 5, 2017
Acting: November 5, 2017 – January 8, 2019
Preceded byJeff Hoover
Speaker pro tempore of the Kentucky House of Representatives
In office
January 5, 2017  January 8, 2019
Preceded byJody Richards
Succeeded byDavid Meade
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 59th district
Assumed office
May 24, 2005
Preceded byTimothy Feeley
Personal details
Born (1964-03-27) March 27, 1964
Oldham County, Kentucky, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationUniversity of Kentucky (BS)

Education

Osborne earned his BS in economics and agriculture finance from the University of Kentucky.

Elections

  • 2012 Osborne was unopposed for both the May 22, 2012 Republican Primary,[4] and the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 20,623 votes.[5]
  • 2005 When District 59 Representative Feeley left the Legislature and left the seat open, Osborne won the 2005 Special election with 2,676 votes (57.9%) against Democratic candidate Jody Curry.[6]
  • 2006 Osborne was challenged in the 2006 Republican Primary, winning with 3,677 votes (74.2%)[7] and was unopposed for the November 7, 2006 General election, winning with 9,783 votes.[8]
  • 2008 Osborne was unopposed for both the 2008 Republican Primary[9] and the November 4, 2008 General election, winning with 20,449 votes.[10]
  • 2010 Osborne was unopposed for both the May 18, 2010 Republican Primary[11] and the November 2, 2010 General election, winning with 15,570 votes.[12]

References

  1. "David Osborne's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  2. "Representative David Osborne (R)". Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky House of Representatives. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  3. "David Osborne to serve as Acting House Speaker during 2018 session". The Lane Report. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
  4. "Commonwealth of Kentucky May 22, 2012 Official 2012 Primary Election Results" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. p. 28. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 3, 2014. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  5. "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 6, 2012 Official 2012 General Election Results" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. p. 43. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 11, 2014. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  6. "2005 Special Election" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  7. "2006 Primary Election". Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  8. "2006 General Election". Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  9. "2008 Primary Election". Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  10. "2008 General Election". Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  11. "Commonwealth of Kentucky May 18, 2010 Official 2010 Primary Election Results" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. p. 25. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  12. "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 2, 2010 Official 2010 General Election Results" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. p. 49. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
Kentucky House of Representatives
Preceded by
Jody Richards
Speaker pro tempore of the Kentucky House of Representatives
2017–2019
Succeeded by
David Meade
Political offices
Preceded by
Jeff Hoover
Speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives
2017–present
Acting: 2017–2019
Incumbent


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