Sharon MacDonell
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 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (BA) |
| Website | https://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
| 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
- ^ a b "Legislator Details - Legislators". mdoe.state.mi.us. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
- ^ Michigan Citizen's Guide to State Government, 2025-2026, 103rd Legislature (PDF). Lansing, Michigan: Michigan Legislature. 2025.
- ^ 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.