Connie Osowski

Background

Osowski is a Grand Forks real-estate broker and owner who has worked as a Realtor since 2006. She has lived in the Greater Grand Forks area since 1987 and is running as a Republican for the District 42 House seat.

Sources: Grand Forks Local, 2026 Grand Forks ballot, Grand Forks Herald, District 17, 42 hopefuls outline education ideas during Grand Forks forum

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Teacher benefits

  Supports teacher bonuses but questioned whether proposals would cover rising health-insurance costs; said she would push for teachers to receive benefits at the same level as state employees.

  Grand Forks Herald

• Data centers

  Said residents should have greater transparency and meaningful involvement in data-center siting, and protection against rising utility bills, water scarcity and local disturbances.

  Grand Forks Herald

• Taxes and budget

  Said the 2027 session’s top concern should be balancing property-tax relief with responsible spending, addressing a projected budget gap and the long-term imbalance between recurring revenue and spending.

  Grand Forks Herald