Sam Singh

American politician (born 1971)

Sam Singh


Member of the Michigan Senate from the 28th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 1, 2023
Preceded by	Mark Huizenga
Minority Leader of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office January 11, 2017 – January 9, 2019
Preceded by	Tim Greimel
Succeeded by	Christine Greig
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 69th district
In office January 1, 2013 – January 1, 2019
Preceded by	Mark Meadows
Succeeded by	Julie Brixie
Mayor of East Lansing
In office January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2007
Preceded by	Mark Meadows
Succeeded by	Vic Loomis

Personal details
Born	(1971-03-04) March 4, 1971 (age 53)
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Kerry
Education	Michigan State University (BA)

Samir Singh^[1] (born March 4, 1971) is a Democratic politician from Michigan who serves in the Michigan Senate.^[2] He formerly served as a member of the East Lansing City Council and was one of the state's youngest city council members when he joined at age 24. Additionally, he served as mayor of the city for one term and was the first person of color to hold that position.^[3] He is a past president of the Michigan Nonprofit Association.^[4] In November 2016, Singh was selected by his House Democratic colleagues to serve as Minority Leader for the 2017-18 session.^[5] In the 2022 election, Singh was elected to the Michigan Senate, where he currently represents the 28th district.^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b "Legislator Details". Library of Michigan. Retrieved 2020-03-28.
^ "Julie Brixie next in long line of Democratic East Lansing state reps". The State News. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
^ Hinkley, Justin A. "State Rep. Sam Singh (repeatedly) made Michigan history". Lansing State Journal. Retrieved 2019-11-25.
^ "Biography - State Rep. Sam Singh". Retrieved 19 March 2019.
^ Julie Mack (November 11, 2016). "House Democrats pick Sam Singh as minority leader". MLive. Retrieved August 17, 2017.