Ranjeev Puri
Candidate for State Representative, 24th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; House Democratic Leader
- Campaign website
- housedems.com
House Democratic Leader, first elected in 2020 and the first Sikh American in Michigan's Legislature; previously majority whip. Holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and worked in the auto industry.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Opposed the House Republican budget cuts in August 2025In office
ReportStatement from House Democratic Leader Puri on Republicans Ramming Through an 800-page BudgetPublic statement · Michigan House Democrats · Aug 26, 2025 · housedems.com
“they've cut billions of critical dollars from the budget on top of the $700 million hole the OBBB is going to blow in state revenue”
Public safety
Led passage of gun safety laws after the MSU shootingIn office
ReportAbout Ranjeev PuriGovernment record · Michigan House Democrats · housedems.com
“Following the Michigan State University shooting, he was tapped to lead on common-sense gun legislation, building consensus to pass historic firearm safety measures.”
Economy & jobs
Supported the 2025 minimum wage and sick leave compromiseIn office
ReportPuri Comments on Bipartisan, Bicameral Action on Worker LegislationPublic statement · Michigan House Democrats · Feb 21, 2025 · housedems.com
“a bicameral, bipartisan compromise that will incrementally increase wages and earned sick time for most of Michigan's workers”
Roads & infrastructure
Led the transportation budget subcommittee for MDOT's 2024 budgetIn office
ReportAbout Ranjeev PuriGovernment record · Michigan House Democrats · housedems.com
“Puri played a key role in crafting Michigan's $6.6 billion Michigan Department of Transportation budget for fiscal year 2024”
All sources (7)
- Official Candidate Listing, All State and Judicial Offices, General Election, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections · mi-boe.entellitrak.com
- Official Candidate List, November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Wayne County Clerk · waynecountymi.gov
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Wayne County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Puri Calls Hall Out on Concepts of a Plan
Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · May 29, 2025 · housedems.com
- About Ranjeev Puri
Government record · Michigan House Democrats · housedems.com
- Puri Comments on Bipartisan, Bicameral Action on Worker Legislation
Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · Feb 21, 2025 · housedems.com
- Statement from House Democratic Leader Puri on Republicans Ramming Through an 800-page Budget
Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · Aug 26, 2025 · housedems.com
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