David W. Osborne is a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 59 . He has served since May 2005 and holds the position of Speaker of the House since January 2019, the longest tenure of any Kentucky Republican in that role after four consecutive elections. Notable achievements include serving as acting speaker in 2018 and the first Republican speaker pro tempore in 2017 following his party's historic majority.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bachelor of Science from the University of Kentucky.
• Professional Background: Real estate professional and farmer from Prospect, Kentucky.
• Political Experience: Elected to the Kentucky House in 2005; advanced to leadership roles including speaker pro tempore , acting speaker , and speaker . Re-elected unopposed in 2024 with 18,552 votes. Serves on House standing committees and various caucuses.