Ranjeev Puri (born 1984) is a Michigan politician.

Early life and education

Puri was born around 1984 in

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to immigrant parents. Puri earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Ohio State University. In 2014, Puri earned a Master's of Business Administration from the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago.

Career

Puri worked on Barack Obama's presidential campaign. Since 2013, Puri worked in business development for Fiat-Chrysler. Puri is affiliated with the Michigan Indian American Democratic Caucus. Puri was endorsed by the then-incumbent state representative Kristy Pagan when he ran in the primary for the

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seat representing the 21st district. 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.

Personal life

Puri resides in

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. Puri is married and has two children. Puri is

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References

Living people 1980s births American politicians of Indian descent Asian-American people in Michigan politics American Sikhs Chrysler people Democratic Party members of the Michigan House of Representatives Ohio State University College of Arts and Sciences alumni People from Canton, Michigan People from Racine, Wisconsin University of Chicago Booth School of Business alumni 21st-century American politicians {{Michigan-politician-stub