David W. Osborne


David W. Osborne is an American politician who has served as a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives since May 2005. He represents Kentucky's 59th House district which includes part of Oldham County.
Since January 8, 2019, Osborne has served as Speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives. He previously served as Acting Speaker of the House and Speaker Pro Tempore.

Education

Osborne graduated from Oldham County High School. While at OCHS, he was an active member of Future Farmers of America and served as state reporter. He graduated with honors from the University of Kentucky in 1986, earning a Bachelor of Science in economics and agriculture finance.

Political career

Elections

He and his wife Lori reside at their home, Deerfield Farm, in Prospect. Operated as a thoroughbred racing and breeding operation, Osborne's horses have competed across the nation. He is a member of the Oldham County Chamber of Commerce, Farm Bureau, and the National Associations of Realtors, as well as the Realtors Land Institute. He is also a member of the American Saddlebred Horse Association, Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, the U.S. Equestrian Federation, and the Kentucky Equine Education Project.