Ranjeev Puri
Ranjeev Puri (born c. 1984) is a Michigan politician.
Ranjeev Puri | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 21st district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Kristy Pagan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1984 (age 37–38) Racine, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Canton, Michigan |
| Alma mater | Ohio State University University of Chicago Booth School of Business |
| Website | Vote Ranjeev |
Early life and education
Puri was born around 1984 in Racine, Wisconsin to immigrant parents.[1] Puri earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Ohio State University.[2] In 2014, Puri earned 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, 2020.[2]
Personal life
Puri resides in Canton, Michigan. Puri is married and has two children.[1] Puri is Sikh.[2]
References
- "Criminal justice a central issue in Wayne County state House primaries". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- "Ranjeev Puri". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- "Who's new in the Michigan House of Representatives". MLive. Retrieved January 15, 2021.