Sarah Anthony

Sarah Anthony is an American politician serving as a member of the Michigan Senate. A member of the Democratic Party, Anthony previously served in the Michigan House of Representatives.

Early life and education
Anthony was born on December 2, 1983, in Lansing, Michigan. She is the daughter of two United Auto Workers retirees. She graduated from Everett High School, a public school on Lansing's south side best known for being the alma mater of Magic Johnson. Anthony earned a bachelor's degree in political science and legal studies from Central Michigan University and a Master of Public Administration from Western Michigan University.

Early career
Upon graduation, Anthony returned to Lansing and served as a Legislative Assistant to Representative Joan Bauer. In 2010, she became the deputy director of Michigan College Access Network, holding the role for eight years. In 2012 she was elected to the Ingham County Board of Commissioners.

Michigan House of Representatives
Anthony is the first African-American woman in Michigan's history to serve a partial term in the Michigan House of Representatives, and the first African-American woman to serve as state representative in Lansing’s history.

Anthony served two terms representing Michigan's 68th House District, which encompassed the city of Lansing and Lansing Township prior to redistricting. While a state representative, she served as Vice Chair of the Progressive Women's Caucus and the First Vice Chair of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus.

Michigan Senate
Anthony was elected to the Michigan Senate's 21st district in 2022. She is the Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee.

In 2023, Anthony sponsored a CROWN Act in the Michigan Legislature. The CROWN Act aims to combat hair discrimination by prohibiting biases based on natural hair texture and protective hairstyles.

Personal life
Anthony lives in Lansing. She has served as a member of the 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.