Biography
Sarah Pounds is the Democratic candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives, District 54, in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against Republican Roman Gaskey for a seat with no incumbent. A legal assistant and housing advocate, she founded the nonprofit YIMBY Oakland County.[1][2]
Sarah Pounds graduated from Clarkston High School and earned degrees from Oakland University in 2005 and 2007, according to Ballotpedia.[1] In a 2026 Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as a lifelong Oakland County resident and mother of four young daughters with 20 years of experience as a paralegal in construction litigation.[2] She said she founded YIMBY Oakland County, served on its board until 2025, and currently serves on the Oakland County Community Development Advisory Council and the Oakland County Housing Trust Fund Board.[2]
Pounds advanced from the Democratic primary on August 4, 2026.[1] In the survey, she listed housing, education and workforce training, and affordability as her key campaign messages.[2]
- 1.Sarah Pounds · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Sarah Pounds - Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Michigan House District 54
Sarah Pounds is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 54 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.