Dennis Olshove
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Dennis Olshove has been a Democratic member of the Michigan Senate since 2003. Olshove was re-elected in November of 2006 with his term expiring in 2010. Olshove is term limited in 2010. Before becoming a Senator, Olshove served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 1991 to 1998 and served on the Macomb County Board of Commissioners from 1999 to 2002.
Olshove graduated with his Bachelor's degree in Communications from Michigan State in 1973. Olshove has had political experience working as Legislative Assistant in the Michigan House of Representatives.
Committee Assignments
Olshove serves on these committees:
- Banking and Financial Institutions
- Campaign and Election Oversight
- Energy Policy and Public Utilities Democratic Ranking Member
- Government Operations and Reform
- Homeland Security and Emerging Technologies
- Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs Democratic Ranking Member[1].
District 9
Basham represents Michigan Senate District 9. District 9 includes the North Detroit suburbs of Center Line, Eastpointe, Fraser, and St. Clair Shores[2].
Personal
Dennis is married to Fran Olshove. They have four children and reside in Warren, Michigan.
External links
- Official Michigan State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1996
- Voting record from Michigan Votes
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