Democratic Leader Ranjeev puts a strong focus on unity by bringing people together. He advocates for policies that give Michiganders breathing room, lift up workers, strengthen our state’s economy, provide space for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and increase public safety. He is the House Democratic Leader and is serving his third term in the Michigan House, representing Canton Township in the 24th House District.
Before joining the Legislature, Puri worked in financial consulting and then went on to work for President Barack Obama. After completing his MBA, he began his work in Detroit’s automotive industry, helping solve complex business problems and developing innovative solutions to help prepare Michigan for the economy of tomorrow. He believes in holistic solutions to the challenges facing the automotive industry, from cultivating the required talent by investing in our public education system to fixing and modernizing our infrastructure and building a regional transit system to attract and retain the talent of tomorrow.
The son of immigrants and proud product of the “American Dream,” Puri is a strong advocate for inclusion, equity and equality for people of all backgrounds and experiences.
Leader 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. He resides in Canton Township with his wife, Nidhi, and their three young sons.