Legislator Details
David Knezek
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Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Male
Age at election: 26
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Birth
Date: 8/13/1986
City: Dearborn Heights, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
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Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion: Catholic
Military Service: United States Marine Corps
Occupation: marine
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Bachelor's in Political Science: University of Michigan-Dearborn
Biographical Sketch:
Knezek was a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps from 2006-2012, and served in Iraq. He was the University of Michigan - Dearborn Student Body President. Member of the Dearborn Heights Democratic Club, Redford Township Jaycees, and Western Wayne County NAACP.
Notable Facts:
He was the first Iraq War Veteran to serve in the Michigan Legislature. Youngest state senator during his term in 2014.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Education , Energy and Technology, Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security, Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Colleges, Appropriations Subcommittee on State Police and Military Affairs, Health Policy
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City of Residence: Dearborn Heights
County of Residence Wayne
District: 5
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Date Elected: 11/4/2014
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Notes: Minority Vice Chair of the Committees on Education; and Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security; Minority Vice Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittees on Community Colleges; and State Police and Military Affairs
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Energy and Technology, Health Policy , Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security, Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Colleges, Appropriations Subcommittee on State Police and Military Affairs
Postions Held: Democratic Caucus Chair
City of Residence: Dearborn Heights
County of Residence Wayne
District: 5
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Date Elected: 11/4/2014
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Reason for Leaving Office: Lost Primary
End of Term Status: Departed
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Notes: Minority Vice Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Colleges; and Vice Chair of the Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Education , Health Policy
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City of Residence: Dearborn
County of Residence Wayne
District: 11
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Date Elected: 11/6/2012
Date Sworn In: 1/9/2013
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