Summary
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 by | TC Clements |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 9, 1962 Bethpage, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Michigan |
| Website | https://housedems.com/sharon-macdonell/ |
Early life and education edit
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 edit
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 edit
Electoral history edit
| 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 | ||