Michael Sargeant

Michael Sargeant became the Executive Director of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee in 2007.

Michael Sargeant joined the DLCC in 2001 as a political director. He became the National Political Director in 2004. That cycle, the DLCC was instrumental in moving 10 chambers towards Democratic control. These gains included traditional “red” states such as Montana, Colorado, and North Carolina. Michael managed all political operations, as well as focusing on 17 states and 8 targeted chambers for the 2006 cycle, when Democrats pushed another 10 chambers towards Democratic control.

Michael has years of campaign experience. Before joining the DLCC, Michael was the Tennessee House caucus director. He has also managed campaigns at many different levels, from mayoral to state legislature to congressional races in the states of New Jersey, Michigan, Missouri, and California.