Michigan State House District 56
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Sharon MacDonell Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Ashok BaddiRepublicanSharon MacDonellDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first win
Last result · 2024 general: Sharon MacDonell (D) 57.2, Dave Kniffen (R) 42.8
- Earlier results
- Sharon MacDonell (Democratic) won by 15.9 points, 2022, older linesTc Clements (Republican) won by 30.4 points, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
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Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 50,901
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Michigan House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSharon MacDonellWon Democratic 29,11157.2% RepublicanDave Kniffen Republican 21,79042.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,517
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
Michigan House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSharon MacDonellWon Democratic 24,63057.9% RepublicanMark Gunn Republican 17,88742.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,796
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTc ClementsWon Republican 31,32564.2% DemocraticKeith W. Kitchens Democratic 16,47833.8% OtherJeffrey Jon Rubley II Other 9932.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,268
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJason M. SheppardWon(incumbent) Republican 21,97962.3% DemocraticErnie Whiteside Democratic 13,28937.7%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 50,901
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Michigan House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSharon MacDonellWon Democratic 29,11157.2% RepublicanDave Kniffen Republican 21,79042.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,517
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
Michigan House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSharon MacDonellWon Democratic 24,63057.9% RepublicanMark Gunn Republican 17,88742.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,796
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTc ClementsWon Republican 31,32564.2% DemocraticKeith W. Kitchens Democratic 16,47833.8% OtherJeffrey Jon Rubley II Other 9932.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,268
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJason M. SheppardWon(incumbent) Republican 21,97962.3% DemocraticErnie Whiteside Democratic 13,28937.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,004
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJason M. SheppardWon(incumbent) Republican 24,50958.4% DemocraticWilliam Thomas Redmond Jr. Democratic 16,31638.8% OtherR. Bain Other 1,1792.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,019
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJason SheppardWon Republican 13,59650.3% DemocraticTom Redmond Democratic 12,72647.1% OtherR. Bain Other 6972.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,930
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Michigan House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDale ZornWon(incumbent) Republican 23,59257.6% DemocraticLarry Crider Democratic 17,33842.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,527
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDale ZornWon Republican 15,58252.8% DemocraticKate Ebli(incumbent) Democratic 13,94547.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,178
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKate EbliWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,49563.1% RepublicanJeanmarie Dahm Republican 15,45934.2% OtherJohn E. Eleniewski Other 1,2242.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,601
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKate EbliWon Democratic 18,46853.4% RepublicanJohn Manor Republican 16,13346.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,887
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHerb KehrlWon Democratic 21,55449.1% RepublicanJohn Manor Republican 20,67147.1% LibertarianLance Piedmonte Libertarian 1,0682.4% GreenRobert Kull Green 5941.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,361
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Michigan House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRandy RichardvilleWon(incumbent) Republican 17,35765.8% DemocraticJoshua Sacks Democratic 9,00434.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,915
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRandy RichardvilleWon(incumbent) Republican 17,60450.4% DemocraticHerb Kehrl Democratic 16,59347.5% OtherDean Patten Other 7182.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,881
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRandy RichardvilleWon Republican 12,82751.5% DemocraticLarry Rutledge Democratic 12,05448.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,172
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLynn OwenWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,65058.5% RepublicanRandy Richardville Republican 12,52241.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,279
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLynn OwenWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,20852.4% RepublicanDan Maletich Republican 11,07147.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,426
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Michigan House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLynn OwenWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,81463.0% RepublicanJeffrey Green Republican 11,61237.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,395
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank FitzgeraldWon(incumbent) Republican 19,66666.9% DemocraticLisa Chappell Democratic 9,72933.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,359
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank FitzgeraldWon(incumbent) Republican 25,80269.1% DemocraticDeborah McMillan Democratic 11,55730.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,151
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank FitzgeraldWon Republican 15,41163.8% DemocraticRosemary Diponio Democratic 8,74036.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,706
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanErnest NashWon(incumbent) Republican 24,74569.3% DemocraticDouglas Inglis Democratic 10,59229.7% LibertarianJon Addis Libertarian 3691.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,156
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Michigan House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanErnest NashWon(incumbent) Republican 16,11653.4% DemocraticDouglas Inglis Democratic 14,03346.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 70.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,061
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanErnest NashWon(incumbent) Republican 23,17456.4% DemocraticBill Davis Democratic 17,88743.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,649
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanErnest NashWon(incumbent) Republican 17,92654.9% DemocraticDenise Arnold Democratic 14,72245.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,285
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanErnest NashWon(incumbent) Republican 19,20251.5% DemocraticDenise Arnold Democratic 18,08348.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,124
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanErnest NashWon Republican 13,55851.9% DemocraticDenise Arnold Democratic 12,56648.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,902
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Michigan House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDale WarnerWon(incumbent) Republican 21,19266.4% DemocraticJohn P. Huhn Democratic 10,71033.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,006
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1971)
Michigan House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDale WarnerWon(incumbent) Republican 14,61956.2% DemocraticClaude E. Burton Democratic 11,38743.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,057
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1971)
Michigan House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDale WarnerWon(incumbent) Republican 17,44458.0% DemocraticClaude E. Burton Democratic 12,61342.0%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
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Election Wrld. (2026). Michigan State House District 56, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mi/house/56. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026