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 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Michigan |
| Website | https://housedems.com/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. She was reelected to a second term in office in 2024.
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 successfully ran in 2022 as a Democrat for the Michigan House of Representatives 56th district, defeating the Republican candidate Mark Gunn.[3] In 2024, MacDonell successfully ran for reelection, defeating the Republican candidate Dave Kniffen.[4]
Committee assignments
[edit]- 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
[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 | ||
| 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
[edit]- ^ "Legislator Details - Legislators". mdoe.state.mi.us. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
- ^ a b c d e f g "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.
- ^ "Election Night Reporting". results.enr.clarityelections.com. Retrieved 2024-11-24.