Sharon MacDonell is a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 56th House District, which encompasses parts of Troy, Clawson, Royal Oak, Birmingham, and Bloomfield Township. She was elected to her first term in 2022 and assumed office on January 1, 2023. She was reelected to a second term in office in 2024.
Early life and education
MacDonell was born on April 9, 1962, in Bethpage, New York.[1] MacDonell grew up in Michigan and graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts in history.[2] MacDonell then worked for several automotive and broadcasting firms as a journalist, marketing professional, and video producer.[2]
Political career
MacDonell successfully ran in 2022 as a Democrat for the Michigan House of Representatives 56th district, defeating the Republican candidate Mark Gunn.[3][4] In 2024, MacDonell successfully ran for reelection, defeating the Republican candidate Dave Kniffen.[5]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
- Energy, Communications and Technology[6]
- Families, Children and Seniors[7]
- Higher Education[8]
- Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure (Majority Vice Chair)[9]
- Health Policy subcommittee on Behavioral Health[10]
2025-2026
- Oversight[11]
- Oversight subcommittee on Public Health and Food Security (Minority Vice Chair)[12]
- Oversight subcommittee on the Child Welfare System[13]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sharon MacDonell | 6,902 | 58.88% | |
| Democratic | Cyndi Peltonen | 4,821 | 41.12% | |
| Total votes | 11,723 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sharon MacDonell | 24,630 | 57.93% | |
| Republican | Mark Gunn | 17,887 | 42.07% | |
| Total votes | 42,517 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sharon MacDonell (incumbent) | 29,111 | 57.19% | |
| Republican | Dave Kniffen | 21,790 | 42.81% | |
| Total votes | 50,901 | 100.0 | ||
References
- ^ "Legislator Details - Legislators". mdoe.state.mi.us. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
- ^ a b "Meet Rep. MacDonell". housedems.com. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
- ^ "2022 Michigan State House Election Results | Detroit Free Press". www.freep.com. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ^ a b "2022 Michigan Election Results - General". Michigan Secretary of State. November 28, 2022. Archived from the original on November 29, 2022. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
- ^ a b "2024 Michigan Election Results". Michigan Secretary of State. November 22, 2024. Archived from the original on November 24, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ "Michigan House - Energy, Communications, and Technology". house.mi.gov. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
- ^ "Michigan House - Families, Children and Seniors". house.mi.gov. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
- ^ "Michigan House - Higher Education". house.mi.gov. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
- ^ "Michigan House - Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure". house.mi.gov. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
- ^ "Michigan House - Behavioral Health". house.mi.gov. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
- ^ "Michigan House - Oversight". house.mi.gov. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
- ^ "Michigan House - Public Health and Food Security". house.mi.gov. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
- ^ "Michigan House - Child Welfare System". house.mi.gov. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
- ^ "2022 Michigan Election Results - Primary". August 12, 2022. Archived from the original on November 13, 2022. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
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