Rick Olson (Michigan politician)

Richard Thomas Olson (born November 18, 1949) is an American politician. He served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2011 to 2013.

Rick Olson
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 55th district
In office
January 12, 2011 – January 2013
Preceded byKathy Angerer
Succeeded byAdam Zemke
Personal details
Born (1949-11-18) November 18, 1949
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLinda
Children2
Residence(s)Prior Lake, Minnesota, U.S.
Alma materMichigan State University
Stanford Law School
Professionlawyer, businessman

Raised in the Upper Peninsula area of Michigan, Olson is an alumnus of Michigan State University and Stanford Law School and is a lawyer by profession.[1] He previously worked for the Washington State Legislature and Governor of Washington's office. Olson was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives as a Republican in 2010 and served until 2013.[2][3] In 2014, he was severely injured after being struck by a vehicle while cycling near Saline Township, Michigan, where he resided.[4]

He retired to Prior Lake, Minnesota with his wife in 2015. In 2019, he announced his intent to challenge Angie Craig for Minnesota's 2nd congressional district in 2020.[5] Olson is married to Linda and has two children.

References
  1. "Legislator Details - Legislators". Mdoe.state.mi.us. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  2. "Republican Rick Olson joins race for 55th District seat". Annarbor.com. 2009-10-26. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  3. "Republican State Rep. Rick Olson considers changing parties after redistricting puts re-election in doubt". Annarbor.com. 2012-01-05. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  4. "Former state representative Rick Olson recovering after being hit by car while cycling". mlive. 2014-06-12. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
  5. Van, Jessie (2019-09-04). "First Republican challenger enters race against Rep. Angie Craig". StarTribune.com. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
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