Sam Singh

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]

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 54)
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Kerry
Education	Michigan State University (BA)