David Knezek
David Knezek | |
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Member of the Michigan Senate from the 5th district | |
In office January 1, 2015 – January 9, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Tupac Hunter |
Succeeded by | Betty Jean Alexander |
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 11th district | |
In office January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2014 | |
Preceded by | David Nathan |
Succeeded by | Julie Plawecki |
Personal details | |
Born | (1986-08-13) August 13, 1986 (age 38) Dearborn Heights, Michigan, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | University of Michigan–Dearborn (B.A.) |
Website | Official website |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
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Years of service | 2006–2012 |
Rank | ![]() |
Unit | 1st Battalion, 24th Marines 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines 3rd Battalion, 24th Marines |
Battles/wars | Iraq War |
Awards | Navy Achievement Medal Navy Unit Commendation (2) National Defense Service Medal Iraq Campaign Medal (3) Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2) |
David M. Knezek Jr. (born August 13, 1986) is an American politician who represents the 8th district on the Wayne County Commission. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Prior to his appointment to the Wayne County Commission in 2020, he served as a member of the Michigan Senate from 2015 to 2018 and as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 2013 to 2014. Knezek was defeated in the August 2018 Michigan Senate District 5 Democratic Primary by dark horse candidate Betty Jean Alexander who reported spending nothing on the campaign.
Education and early career
Knezek has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Michigan-Dearborn.[1] He then served in the U.S. military as a scout sniper platoon member in the United States Marine Corps, completing two tours of duty in Iraq. He was honorably discharged in 2014, having risen to the rank of sergeant.[2]
References
External links
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Legislative website Archived January 1, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
- Twitter account