Sarah Anthony

Sarah Anthony is a Democratic member of the Michigan Senate.

Sarah Anthony
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 21st district
Assumed office
January 1, 2023
Preceded byKim LaSata
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 68th district
In office
November 2018 – December 31, 2022
Preceded byAndy Schor
Succeeded byDavid Martin
Personal details
BornLansing, Michigan
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materCentral Michigan University
Western Michigan University
WebsiteVote Sarah Anthony

Anthony was born December 2, 1983, in Lansing, Michigan. Anthony has earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Central Michigan University and a Master of Public Administration from Western Michigan University. She served as a legislative aide to Representative Joan Bauer and as deputy director of Michigan College Access Network. She has served as a member of Capital Area Michigan Works! Administrative Board, Capital Area United Way Community Investment Committee, Greater Lansing Food Bank Board; Lansing Economic Area Partnership Board; and the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.[1]

Anthony was elected in 2012 to the Ingham County Board of Commissioners. She was the youngest African-American woman to serve in on this board or on any board like it in the United States. Anthony is also the first African-American woman in Michigan's history to serve a partial term in the Michigan House of Representatives.[2]

Anthony was elected to the Michigan Senate's 21st district in 2022.[3]

References
  1. Ammerman, Loanna E. (ed.). "House Biographies". Michigan Manual 2019-2020 (PDF). Lansing, Michigan: Legislative Council, State of Michigan. p. 181. ISBN 1-878210-06-8. ISSN 0091-1933. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
  2. "Sarah Anthony". House Dems. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  3. "Sarah Anthony". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
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