David Knezek
American politician (born 1986)
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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.
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 | August 13, 1986 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Michigan–Dearborn (BA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  U.S. Marine Corps |
| Service years | 2006–2012 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 1st Battalion, 24th Marines 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines 3rd Battalion, 24th Marines |
| Conflict | Iraq War |
| Awards | |
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]