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Sharon MacDonell

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Sharon MacDonell
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 56th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 1, 2023
Preceded byTC Clements
Personal details
Born (1962-04-09) April 9, 1962
Bethpage, New York
PartyDemocratic
EducationUniversity of Michigan, Ann Arbor (BA)
Websitehttps://housedems.com/sharon-macdonell/

Sharon MacDonell (born April 9, 1962)[1] is an American journalist and politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives since 2023, representing the 56th district. She is a member of the Democratic Party.[2]

Early life and education

MacDonell was in Bethpage, New York.[1] MacDonell grew up in Michigan and graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts in history.[3] MacDonell then worked for several automotive and broadcasting firms as a journalist, marketing professional, and video producer.[3]

Political career

MacDonell successfully ran in 2022 as a Democrat for the Michigan House of Representatives 56th district, defeating the Republican candidate Mark Gunn.[4][5] In 2024, MacDonell successfully ran for reelection, defeating the Republican candidate Dave Kniffen.[6]

Committee assignments

2023-2024

  • Energy, Communications and Technology[7]
  • Families, Children and Seniors[8]
  • Higher Education[9]
  • Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure (Majority Vice Chair)[10]
  • Health Policy subcommittee on Behavioral Health[11]

2025-2026

  • Oversight[12]
  • Oversight subcommittee on Public Health and Food Security (Minority Vice Chair)[13]
  • Oversight subcommittee on the Child Welfare System[14]

Electoral history

2022 Michigan's 56th House of Representatives district Democratic primary results[15]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Sharon MacDonell 6,902 58.88%
Democratic Cyndi Peltonen 4,821 41.12%
Total votes 11,723 100.0
2022 Michigan's 56th House of Representatives district general election[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Sharon MacDonell 24,630 57.93%
Republican Mark Gunn 17,887 42.07%
Total votes 42,517 100.0
2024 Michigan's 56th House of Representatives district general election[6]
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

  1. "Legislator Details - Legislators". mdoe.state.mi.us. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
  2. Michigan Citizen's Guide to State Government, 2025-2026, 103rd Legislature (PDF). Lansing, Michigan: Michigan Legislature. 2025.
  3. "Meet Rep. MacDonell". housedems.com. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  4. "2022 Michigan State House Election Results | Detroit Free Press". www.freep.com. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
  5. "2022 Michigan Election Results - General". Michigan Secretary of State. November 28, 2022. Archived from the original on November 29, 2022. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
  6. "2024 Michigan Election Results". Michigan Secretary of State. November 22, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  7. "Michigan House - Energy, Communications, and Technology". house.mi.gov. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
  8. "Michigan House - Families, Children and Seniors". house.mi.gov. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
  9. "Michigan House - Higher Education". house.mi.gov. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
  10. "Michigan House - Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure". house.mi.gov. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
  11. "Michigan House - Behavioral Health". house.mi.gov. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
  12. "Michigan House - Oversight". house.mi.gov. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
  13. "Michigan House - Public Health and Food Security". house.mi.gov. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
  14. "Michigan House - Child Welfare System". house.mi.gov. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
  15. "2022 Michigan Election Results - Primary". August 12, 2022. Archived from the original on November 13, 2022. Retrieved November 13, 2022.