Sam Sutton

Sam Sutton is a Senior Reporter at POLITICO since July 2018, focusing on Wall Street, cryptocurrency, and fintech, having previously covered health care for the New Jersey bureau. Prior to POLITICO, Sam served as Senior Editor at Buyouts Insider from June 2014 to June 2018, following a brief tenure in the same role at Thomson Reuters. Sam started reporting on the private equity industry at Thomson Reuters and was a Senior Staff Writer at Private Equity International from June 2011 to June 2014, leading coverage in North America. Earlier experiences include managing editor and chief staff writer roles at The Flat Hat and various reporting positions at Bay Area News Group. Sam's foundational experience includes an internship with Congressman Pete Stark, where official communications were composed. Sam holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Economics from William & Mary, obtained in 2011.