Sharon MacDonell

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.

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

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 In 2022, MacDonell successfully ran as a Democrat for the Michigan House of Representatives 56th district, defeating the Republican candidate Mark Gunn.[3]

Committee assignments
  • Energy, Communications and Technology[2]
  • Families, Children and Seniors[2]
  • Higher Education[2]
  • Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure (Majority Vice Chair)[2]
  • Health Policy subcommittee on Behavioral Health[2]

Electoral history
2022 Michigan's 56th House of Representatives district Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Sharon MacDonell 6,902 58.9
Democratic Cyndi Peltonen 4,821 41.1
Total votes 11,723 100.0
2022 Michigan's 56th House of Representatives district general election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Sharon MacDonell 24,630 57.93%
Republican Mark Gunn 17,887 42.07%
Total votes 42,517 100.0

References
  1. "Legislator Details - Legislators". mdoe.state.mi.us. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
  2. "Meet Rep. MacDonell". housedems.com. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  3. "2022 Michigan State House Election Results | Detroit Free Press". www.freep.com. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
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