Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 12/07/1984 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Racine, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Ranjeev Puri
13/10/2026
Puri was reported as a possible contender for Speaker of the Michigan House if Democrats win back control in the 3 November 2026 elections. Coverage describes him as seeking to become the first Indian-American Speaker of the state House. The outcome depends on Democrats flipping the chamber from Republican control.
10/07/2026
Puri responded after Governor Gretchen Whitmer vetoed nine bills that the House Speaker had withheld, following a Michigan Supreme Court decision that left in place a lower court ruling requiring the Speaker to submit them. As Democratic Leader, he issued a statement on the outcome.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Ranjeev Singh Puri |
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| Full Name | Ranjeevpal Singh Puri |
| Nickname | Run-Jeev |
| Known For | Being the first Sikh-American elected to the Michigan State Legislature |
| Political Party | Democratic |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Black |
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| Hair Colour | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Undergraduate | Graduation in Economics and Finance from Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Sikhism |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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| Pets | Has a pet dog, which he often shares on social media |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 04/09/2011 |
Family
| Wife/Spouse | Nidhi |
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| Parents | Usha Puri (nurse) |
| Siblings | 1 |
Career
| Salary (approx.) | $91,485 per annum |
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| Business Achievements | Led a team of five employees and generated $1.7 million in a new consulting business from SaaS clients while at KPMG |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His parents moved from India to America in search of better opportunities, and his family belongs to Punjab, India. | |
| 2. His mother worked as a registered nurse, while his father served as an engineer. | |
| 3. According to an American media outlet, his parents helped establish the first gurdwara in Wisconsin. | |
| 4. In December 2003, he founded SooFly Entertainment, an organisation designed to promote South Asian cultural awareness, and served in it till June 2006. | |
| 5. He became the first person of colour to represent his district. | |
| 6. The district he represented in his first term included Canton, Belleville, and Van Buren Township. | |
| 7. He was challenged by Barack Obama to bring meaningful change to his own community, which motivated him to get involved in local politics in Michigan. | |
| 8. His wife, Nidhi, suffered a heart attack after childbirth due to spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), which inspired his SCAD awareness resolution. | |
| 9. The Sikh Temple of Wisconsin shooting in Oak Creek on 5 August 2012 personally affected him and was one of the reasons he decided to run for public office. | |
| 10. He led the Democratic Party in the Michigan House during the 2025-2026 session, when Republicans controlled the chamber. |
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