David M. Knezek Jr. (born August 13, 1986) is an American politician who represents the 8th district on the
Wayne County Commission
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. He is a member of the
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. Prior to his appointment to the Wayne County Commission in 2020, he served as a member of the
Michigan Senate
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from 2015 to 2018 and as a member of the
Michigan House of Representatives
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from 2013 to 2014.
Education and early career
Knezek has a bachelor's degree in political science from the
University of Michigan-Dearborn
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. He then served in the U.S. military as a
scout sniper
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platoon member in the
United States Marine Corps
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, completing two tours of duty in
Iraq
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. He was honorably discharged in 2014, having risen to the rank of sergeant.
References
External links
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Legislative website
Twitter account
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1986 births
21st-century American politicians
Living people
Democratic Party members of the Michigan House of Representatives
Democratic Party Michigan state senators
Military personnel from Michigan
People from Dearborn Heights, Michigan
United States Marine Corps personnel of the Iraq War
United States Marines
University of Michigan–Dearborn alumni