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.
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]
MacDonell successfully ran in 2022 as a Democrat for the Michigan House of Representatives 56th district, defeating the Republican candidate Mark Gunn.[3][4] In 2024, MacDonell successfully ran for reelection, defeating the Republican candidate Dave Kniffen.[5]
| 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 | ||
