David O'Connell (politician)
David Paul Maskinbak O'Connell (born June 3, 1940) is a North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party politician who represented the 6th district in the North Dakota Legislative Assembly from 1983 to 2016. He served as North Dakota Senate Minority Leader from 1989 to 2011, eventually stepping down from party leadership to spend more time with his wife, who was having health problems at the time.[1] Before serving in the Senate, he was a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from 1983 through 1988.
David O'Connell | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Dakota Senate from the 6th district | |
| In office 1989–2016 | |
| Succeeded by | Shawn Vedaa |
| Minority Leader of the North Dakota State Senate | |
| In office 2003–2010 | |
| Preceded by | Aaron Krauter |
| Succeeded by | Ryan M. Taylor |
| Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from the 6th district | |
| In office 1983–1989 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 3, 1940 Elms Township, Bottineau County, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Lansford, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Minot State University-Bottineau |
| Profession | businessman, farmer |
O'Connell serves on the board of directors for the North Central Electric Cooperative, and is a member of the Knights of Columbus. He lives in Lansford, North Dakota.
References
- "N.D. Senate Democratic leader David O'Connell not seeking re-election to job". Bismarck Tribune. Associated Press. November 15, 2010. Retrieved November 1, 2011.
External links
- David O'Connell in the North Dakota Legislative Assembly
- Senator David Paul O'Connell (ND) profile at Project Vote Smart
- Follow the Money – David Paul O'Connell
- Senator David O'Connell North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party profile
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