Ranjeev Puri

American politician (born 1984)
Ranjeev Puri
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 1, 2021
Preceded byKristy Pagan
Constituency21st district (2021–2022)
24th district (2023– )
Personal details
Bornc. 1984 (age 39–40)
Racine, Wisconsin
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceCanton, Michigan
Alma materOhio State University
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
WebsiteVote Ranjeev

Ranjeev Puri (born c. 1984) is an American politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives since 2021, representing the 24th district, and serving as the House Majority Whip since 2023.

Before joining the Legislature, Puri worked in financial consulting and then went on to work for President Barack Obama. Puri received his undergraduate degree in economics and finance and went on to receive his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business in 2014.

Early life and education

Puri was born around 1984 in Racine, Wisconsin to immigrant parents.[1] He earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Ohio State University.[2] In 2014, Puri obtained a Master's of Business Administration from the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago.[1]

Career

Puri worked on Barack Obama's presidential campaign.[3] Since 2013, Puri worked in business development for Fiat-Chrysler. Puri is affiliated with the Michigan Indian American Democratic Caucus.[2] Puri was endorsed by the then-incumbent state representative Kristy Pagan when he ran in the primary for the Michigan House of Representatives seat representing the 21st district.[1] On August 4, 2020, Puri won this primary. On November 3, 2020, Puri won the general election for this seat, assumed office on January 1, 2021.

Personal life

Puri resides in Canton, Michigan. Puri is married and has three children.[1] Puri is Sikh.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Criminal justice a central issue in Wayne County state House primaries". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Ranjeev Puri". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
  3. ^ "Who's new in the Michigan House of Representatives". MLive. 5 January 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
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Speaker of the House
Joe Tate (D)
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