Biographical Information
Born: March 4, 1971 in Livonia
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Kerry Ebersole Singh
Education: Bachelor's degree in History from Michigan State University with a Global Specialization
Employment/Military Record: CEO, Public Policy Associates (2019 to present); State Representative (2013-2018); Senior Consultant, New Economy Initiative (2009-2012); President and CEO, Michigan Nonprofit Association (1997-2007) Executive Director, Volunteer Centers of Michigan (1994-1997)
Community Activities: Served on the board of more than 20 nonprofit organizations including the Lansing Refugee Center, Youth Solutions, Capitol Area United Way, Capital Region Community Foundation and the Michigan State University National Student Affairs Advisory Board. Sam is a gubernatorial appointee to the Michigan Community Service Commission.
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
Senate (1/1/2023 - 12/31/2026)
Senate Majority Floor Leader (1/1/2023 - 12/31/2024)
House Minority Leader (1/1/2017 - 12/31/2018)
House Minority Floor Leader (1/1/2015 - 12/31/2016)
House (1/1/2013 - 12/31/2018)
Other Offices: East Lansing City Council 1995-2005; East Lansing Mayor, 2005-2007
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan Senate 28th District 2022
General Vote:
65,537 of 117,444 (55%)
Primary Vote:
25,651 of 28,692 (89%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
AFL-CIO Michigan;
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 25;
American Federation of Teachers Michigan;
County Road Association of Michigan Roads+ PAC (primary);
Detroit Regional Chamber PAC (primary);
Michigan Association for Justice;
Michigan Education Association PAC;
Michigan League of Conservation Voters (primary);
Michigan Manufacturers Association;
Michigan Nurses Association (primary);
Michigan Realtors;
Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights;
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan;
Voters Not Politicians (primary)
Michigan House 69th District 2016
General Vote:
29,366 of 42,951 (68%)
Primary Vote:
6,150 of 6,150 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Sierra Club Michigan Chapter, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, Michigan Nurses Association, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPac Committee, AFSCME, Michigan AFL-CIO, the County Road Association of Michigan RUSH-PAC, Detroit Regional Chamber PAC, United Auto Workers, Michigan Agri-Business Association AGRI-BIZ PAC, Michigan Realtors RPAC, Michigan Education Association, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters, MiBank PAC
Michigan House 69th District 2014
General Vote:
18,476 of 27,235 (67%)
Primary Vote:
6,204 of 6,204 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Michigan Milk Producers Association, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, United Auto Workers, Sierra Club of Michigan, Michigan Nurses Association, Detroit Regional Chamber, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC, AFL-CIO, Michigan Townships Association Political Action Committee, American Federation of Teachers-Michigan, AFSCME Council 25, Michigan Education Association PAC recommendation, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association
Michigan House 69th District 2012
General Vote:
26,200 of 40,372 (64%)
Primary Vote:
4,714 of 8,920 (52%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Political Activities: Former vice chair, Ingham County Democratic Party; co-founder of the Michigan Indian-American Democratic Caucus; member of Michigan Democratic Party
