David Osborne (politician)

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David Osborne
Speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 8, 2019
Acting: January 8, 2018 – January 8, 2019
Preceded byJeff Hoover
Speaker pro tempore of the Kentucky House of Representatives
In office
January 3, 2017 – January 8, 2019
Preceded byJody Richards
Succeeded byDavid Meade
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 59th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
May 24, 2005
Preceded byTim Feeley
Personal details
Born (1964-03-27) March 27, 1964 (age 60)
Oldham County, Kentucky
Political partyRepublican
EducationUniversity of Kentucky (BS)
CommitteesCommittee on Committees (Chair)
Rules (Chair)

David W. Osborne (born March 27, 1964) is an American politician who has served as a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives since May 2005. He represents Kentucky's 59th House district which includes part of Oldham County.[1][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]

Education

Osborne graduated from Oldham County High School. While at OCHS, he was an active member of Future Farmers of America and served as state reporter.[4] He graduated with honors from the University of Kentucky in 1986, earning a Bachelor of Science in economics and agriculture finance.[5][6]

Political career

Elections

  • 2005 Kentucky's 59th House district incumbent Tim Feeley resigned from office following his appointment as a family court judge by Governor Ernie Fletcher. Subsequently, Fletcher called for a special election to be held on May 24, 2005.[7] Osborne won the 2005 Special election with 2,676 votes (57.9%) against Democratic candidate Jody Curry.[8]
  • 2006 Osborne was challenged in the 2006 Republican Primary, winning with 3,677 votes (74.2%)[9] and was unopposed for the November 7, 2006 General election, winning with 9,783 votes.[10]
  • 2008 Osborne was unopposed for both the 2008 Republican Primary[11] and the November 4, 2008 General election, winning with 20,449 votes.[12]
  • 2010 Osborne was unopposed for both the May 18, 2010 Republican Primary[13] and the November 2, 2010 General election, winning with 15,570 votes.[14]
  • 2012 Osborne was unopposed for both the May 22, 2012 Republican Primary,[15] and the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 20,623 votes.[16]
  • 2014 Osborne was unopposed for the 2014 Republican Primary,[17] and won the November 4, 2014 General election with 12,235 votes against Democratic candidate James Victor Ewen.[18]
  • 2016 Osborne was unopposed for both the 2016 Republican Primary,[17] and the 2016 Kentucky House of Representatives Election, winning with 19,159 votes.[19]
  • 2018 Osborne was unopposed for the 2018 Republican Primary,[17] and won the 2018 Kentucky House of Representatives election, winning with 12,259 votes against Democratic candidate Diane Seaman and independent candidate Samantha Nicole Gerges.[20]
  • 2020 Osborne won the 2020 Republican Primary[17] with 6,164 votes and was unopposed for the 2020 Kentucky House of Representatives election, winning with 21,687 votes.[21]
  • 2022 Osborne won the 2022 Republican Primary[17] with 4,164 votes and was unopposed for the 2022 Kentucky House of Representatives election, winning with 12,655 votes.[22]
  • 2024 Osborne was unopposed for the 2024 Republican Primary, and will be running unopposed in the 2024 Kentucky House of Representatives election.[17]

Personal life

He and his wife Lori reside at their home, Deerfield Farm, in Prospect. Operated as a thoroughbred racing and breeding operation, Osborne's horses have competed across the nation.[23] He is a member of the Oldham County Chamber of Commerce, Farm Bureau, and the National Associations of Realtors, as well as the Realtors Land Institute. He is also a member of the American Saddlebred Horse Association, Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, the U.S. Equestrian Federation, and the Kentucky Equine Education Project.[24]

References

  1. ^ "Representative David Osborne (R)". Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky House of Representatives. Archived from the original on October 22, 2018. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  2. ^ "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
  3. ^ "David Osborne to serve as Acting House Speaker during 2018 session". The Lane Report. 7 December 2017. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
  4. ^ "Future Farmers Celebrate FFA Week". The Corbin Times-Tribune. February 24, 1983. p. 5.
  5. ^ "Vote Smart | Facts For All". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
  6. ^ The Kentuckian. Vol. 92. University of Kentucky. 1986. p. 298.
  7. ^ "Republican legislator becomes circuit judge". Lexington Herald-Leader. February 19, 2005. pp. C3.
  8. ^ "2005 Special Election" (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Secretary of State of Kentucky. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  9. ^ "2006 Primary Election". Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  10. ^ "2006 General Election". Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  11. ^ "2008 Primary Election". Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  12. ^ "2008 General Election". Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  13. ^ "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.
  14. ^ "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.
  15. ^ "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.
  16. ^ "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.
  17. ^ a b c d e f "David W. Osborne (Kentucky state representative)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
  18. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 4, 2014 Official 2014 General Election Results" (PDF).
  19. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 8, 2016 Official 2016 General Election Results" (PDF).
  20. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 6, 2018 Official 2018 General Election Results" (PDF).
  21. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 3 2020 Official 2020 General Election Results" (PDF).
  22. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky November 3 2022 Official 2022 General Election Results" (PDF).
  23. ^ Rees, Jennie. "Majestic Harbor hitting his stride at age 6". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  24. ^ "49th Annual KACo Conference & Exposition - Osborne". conference.kaco.org. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
Kentucky House of Representatives
Preceded by Speaker pro tempore of the Kentucky House of Representatives
2017–2019 		Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by Speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives
2017–present
Acting: 2017–2019 		Incumbent