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Rep. Sharon MacDonell

(D-Troy)
2 Years
House District 56
990 HOB
517-373-2617

sharonmacdonell@house.mi.gov
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Current Candidate Information

Michigan House 56th District
Elect Sharon MacDonell
D-Troy
724 Longfellow Dr, Troy, MI 48085
Primary Vote: 8,959 of 8,959 (100%)

Biographical Information

Born: April 9, 1962 in Bethpage, New York
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Bill Kubota
Children: Susan Kubota, Patricia Kubota
Education: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, BA in History, August 1980-December 1984 Two semesters of study abroad, Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan, September 1982-April 1983
Employment/Military Record: Journalist, Video Producer, Marketing and Advertising
Community Activities: Executive board, Troy Democratic Club, 2017-2021
Religion: Universalist Unitarian

Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)

House (1/1/2023 - 12/31/2024)
Other Offices: Precinct delegate for 10 years.

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan House 56th District 2022
General Vote: 24,630 of 42,517 (57%)
Primary Vote: 6,901 of 11,722 (58%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: AFL-CIO Michigan; American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 25; American Federation of Teachers Michigan; Michigan Association for Justice; Michigan Education Association PAC (primary); Michigan League of Conservation Voters (primary); Michigan Nurses Association (primary); Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights; Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan; United Auto Workers; Voters Not Politicians (primary)

Political Activities: I am a pro-community activist in Troy, helping lead the efforts to save the Troy Public Library, recall an incompetent mayor, and expose a corrupt city manager.

Committee Assignments
Key Legislative Staff
Matthew Dargay, Legislative Aide/Policy Services
mdargay@house.mi.gov
Kelly Jones, Legislative Aide/Constituent Services
kjones@house.mi.gov

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