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Sharon MacDonell

Democratic · Michigan · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Michigan House District 56, Michigan

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Reducing household costs for families
  • Investing in education from pre-K through college
Biography

MacDonell previously worked in broadcasting and the automotive industry, including four years in Tokyo producing television, before becoming a community activist and Michigan state representative, per the campaign site.

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Michigan House District 56Michigan · 2026Oakland County sample ballot

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