Sharon MacDonell | |
|---|---|
| Member of the MichiganHouseofRepresentatives 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,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]
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]
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]
| 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 | ||