Mark Douglas Olson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Mark Douglas Olson
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Jul 1, 1955(1955-07-01)
Age	69
Country	United States
Birth City	Sherburne County
Horoscope	Cancer

Mark Douglas Olson Biography

Mark Douglas Olson is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on July 1, 1955 in Sherburne County, United States. Olson was elected to House District 19A in 1992. He defeated Rep. Bob McEachem 51 percent to 46%.He got re-elected in 1994 against Bonnie Walters in 1994 60 percent to 30 percent and in 1996, in 1996 against Cliff “Kip” Wold 60 40% as well as with Greg Hansen in 1998 and 2000 61 percent to 39% and 63 percent to 37% in each case. Upon 2002 redistricting, Olson was pitted against incumbent Rep. Leslie Schumacher (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) to represent 16B and won 56% to 41%.

On the 7th of December in the 7th of December, Minnesota House Republicans voted to expel Olson as a member of the caucus which means that the caucus will not provide the support of staff members or any other assistance. Republican leadership stated that they would demand Olson’s resignation in the event that he were indicted. In the meantime, while awaiting the trial Olson was able to continue serving his time as an “Independent Republican” and was appointed a staff member for only sessions in the hands of House Leadership for the duration of both the 2007 and session of 2008.

Olson was convicted of domestic assault by intending to cause fear of bodily harm against his wife, but was acquitted of the more serious charge of intentionally inflicting or attempting to inflict bodily harm. Olson publicly commented on the verdict by saying “I don’t believe I had any intent to cause fear, but anger can cause fear and I did get angry.” The Republican members voted to officially expel him from their caucus in early December 2007. Olsen then publicly asked the legislature for forgiveness during a house floor session.

During the 2007-2008 session, Olsen served on the following committees: Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elections; K-12 Finance Division; Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs; Veterans Affairs Division. Olson received his first and only Committee Chairmanship in the Local Government Committee in 2005-2006.

In 2004, he beat Jim Huhala 59% to 37 percent. Olson was reelected to the eighth term in 2006 and defeated Jim Huhtala a second time 58 percent (10,484) against 42 percent (7,538). In the final year of his final term , he is the 18th longest serving House member of the House as well as his record was that of the (4th most long-serving Republican/IR).

Mark Douglas Olson Net Worth

Mark Douglas Olson is one of the richest Politician from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mark Douglas Olson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Mark Douglas Olson was a Minnesota state legislator who represented House District 16B. He originally elected in 1992. After his re-election , in 2006 Olson was detained and later was found guilty of domestic assault. Olson quit the legislature in 2009 after failing to get a special election to the vacant State Senate seat.

In 1997, there were allegations that Olson was abusive towards his staff. Olson denied the allegations and there were no charges filed but he was in two sessions of counseling in conjunction with Rep. Steve Sviggum, at the time, the Republican chairman of the House.

On November 11, 2006, days after winning re-election Olson was arrested in Blaine after police were called to his Big Lake home. According to the criminal complaint, Olson’s wife Heidi told investigators that after an argument Olson pushed her to the ground three times. Olson later admitted to having taken his wife by the shoulders and “placing” her on the ground, according to the police report. After spending two nights in jail, Olson was charged with two misdemeanor counts of fifth degree domestic assault.

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