Sharon MacDonell
American politician
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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]
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/ |
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
2025-2026
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 | ||